Mark 9:35

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

He sat down, called the twelve, and said to them, “Whoever wants to be first must be last of all and servant of all.”

Cross References

Luke 22:26

But not so with you; rather, the greatest among you must become like the youngest and the leader like one who serves.

Matthew 23:11

The greatest among you will be your servant.

James 4:6

But God gives all the more grace; therefore it says, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”

Luke 18:14

I tell you, this man went down to his home justified rather than the other, for all who exalt themselves will be humbled, but all who humble themselves will be exalted.”

Jeremiah 45:5

And you, do you seek great things for yourself? Do not seek them, for I am going to bring disaster upon all flesh, says the Lord, but I will give you your life as a prize of war in every place to which you may go.”

Proverbs 13:10

By insolence the empty-headed person makes strife, but wisdom is with those who take advice.

Mark 9:36

Then he took a little child and put it among them, and taking it in his arms he said to them,