Matthew 20:25

New International Reader's Version

Jesus called them together. He said, “You know about the rulers of the Gentiles. They hold power over their people. Their high officials order them around.

Cross References

Daniel 3:15

You will hear the horns, flutes, zithers, lyres, harps, pipes and other musical instruments. When you do, fall down and worship the statue I made. If you will, that’s very good. But if you won’t, you will be thrown at once into a blazing furnace. Then what god will be able to save you from my power?”

Daniel 5:19

God gave him a high position. Then people from every nation became afraid of the king. That was true no matter what language they spoke. The king put to death anyone he wanted to. He spared anyone he wanted to spare. He gave high positions to anyone he wanted to. And he brought down anyone he wanted to bring down.

Matthew 11:29

Become my servants and learn from me. I am gentle and free of pride. You will find rest for your souls.

Matthew 20:24

The other ten disciples heard about this. They became angry at the two brothers.

Mark 10:42

Jesus called them together. He said, “You know about those who are rulers of the Gentiles. They hold power over their people. Their high officials order them around.

1 Peter 5:3

Don’t act as if you were a ruler over those under your care. Instead, be examples to the flock.