Mark 9:35

New King James Version

And He sat down, called the twelve, and said to them, “If anyone desires to be first, he shall be last of all and servant of all.”

Cross References

Luke 22:26

But not so among you; on the contrary, he who is greatest among you, let him be as the younger, and he who governs as he who serves.

Matthew 23:11

But he who is greatest among you shall be your servant.

James 4:6

But He gives more grace. Therefore He says: “God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.”

Luke 18:14

I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.”

Jeremiah 45:5

And do you seek great things for yourself? Do not seek them; for behold, I will bring adversity on all flesh,” says the Lord. “But I will give your life to you as a prize in all places, wherever you go.” ’ ”

Proverbs 13:10

By pride comes nothing but strife, But with the well-advised is wisdom.

Mark 9:36

Then He took a little child and set him in the midst of them. And when He had taken him in His arms, He said to them,