Matthew 20:25

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

But Jesus called them to him and said, “You know that the rulers of the gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones are tyrants over them.

Cross References

Daniel 3:15

Now if you are ready, when you hear the sound of the horn, pipe, lyre, trigon, harp, drum, and entire musical ensemble, you should fall down and worship the statue that I have made. But if you do not worship, you shall immediately be thrown into a furnace of blazing fire, and who is the god who will deliver you out of my hands?”

Daniel 5:19

And because of the greatness that he gave him, all peoples, nations, and languages trembled and feared before him. He killed those he wanted to kill, kept alive those he wanted to keep alive, honored those he wanted to honor, and degraded those he wanted to degrade.

Matthew 11:29

Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

Matthew 20:24

When the ten heard it, they were angry with the two brothers.

Mark 10:42

So Jesus called them and said to them, “You know that among the gentiles those whom they recognize as their rulers lord it over them, and their great ones are tyrants over them.

1 Peter 5:3

Do not lord it over those in your charge, but be examples to the flock.