Mark 9:35

The Scriptures 1998

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

Cross References

Proverbs 13:10

By pride comes only strife, But wisdom is with those who take advice.

Jeremiah 45:5

“And do you seek great matters for yourself? Do not seek them, for look, I am bringing evil on all flesh,” declares יהוה. “But I shall give your life to you as a prize in all places, wherever you go.” ’ ”

Matthew 23:11

“But the greatest among you shall be your servant.

Mark 9:36

And He took a little child and set him in their midst, and taking him in His arms, He said to them,

Luke 18:14

“I say to you, this man went down to his house declared right, rather than the other. For everyone who is exalting himself shall be humbled, and he who is humbling himself shall be exalted.”

Luke 22:26

“But not so with you, but let him who is greatest among you be as the youngest, and the leader as one who serves.

James 4:6

But He gives greater favour. Because of this He says, “Elohim resists the proud, but gives favour to the humble.”