Luke 22:26

Luke · New Testament · Chapter 22

“But ye shall not be so: but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve.”Luke 22:26

What Does Luke 22:26 Mean?

Luke 22:26 is found in the book of Luke, chapter 22, verse 26 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 13 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Key themes in this passage include Servanthood.

Cross-References (13)

These passages are connected to Luke 22:26 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Matthew 23:11“But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.”Mark 9:35“And he sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto them, If any man desire to be first, the same shall be last of all, and servant of all.”Mark 10:45“For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.”John 13:14“If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another’s feet.”Matthew 20:27“And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant:”1 Peter 5:5“Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.”Luke 9:48“And said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this child in my name receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me receiveth him that sent me: for he that is least among you all, the same shall be great.”1 Peter 5:3“Neither as being lords over God’s heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.”Matthew 18:3“And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.”Matthew 23:8“But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren.”3 John 1:9“I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.”Romans 12:2“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”2 Kings 3:11“But Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the LORD, that we may enquire of the LORD by him? And one of the king of Israel’s servants answered and said, Here is Elisha the son of Shaphat, which poured water on the hands of Elijah.”

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