Luke 22:27

Luke · New Testament · Chapter 22

“For whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? is not he that sitteth at meat? but I am among you as he that serveth.”Luke 22:27

What Does Luke 22:27 Mean?

Luke 22:27 is found in the book of Luke, chapter 22, verse 27 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 10 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Key themes in this passage include Servanthood.

Cross-References (10)

These passages are connected to Luke 22:27 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Matthew 20:28“Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.”Philippians 2:5“Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:”Philippians 2:7“But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:”Luke 12:37“Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when he cometh shall find watching: verily I say unto you, that he shall gird himself, and make them to sit down to meat, and will come forth and serve them.”John 13:4“He riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments; and took a towel, and girded himself.”John 12:2“There they made him a supper; and Martha served: but Lazarus was one of them that sat at the table with him.”John 13:5“After that he poureth water into a bason, and began to wash the disciples’ feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded.”2 Corinthians 8:9“For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.”Luke 17:7“But which of you, having a servant plowing or feeding cattle, will say unto him by and by, when he is come from the field, Go and sit down to meat?”Isaiah 49:7“Thus saith the LORD, the Redeemer of Israel, and his Holy One, to him whom man despiseth, to him whom the nation abhorreth, to a servant of rulers, Kings shall see and arise, princes also shall worship, because of the LORD that is faithful, and the Holy One of Israel, and he shall choose thee.”

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