Mark 9:35

Mark · New Testament · Chapter 9

“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 9:35

What Does Mark 9:35 Mean?

Mark 9:35 is found in the book of Mark, chapter 9, verse 35 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 11 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Key themes in this passage include Servanthood.

Cross-References (11)

These passages are connected to Mark 9:35 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Matthew 20:26“But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister;”Matthew 20:25“But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise authority upon them.”Mark 10:43“But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister:”Luke 22:26“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.”Mark 10:42“But Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye know that they which are accounted to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and their great ones exercise authority upon them.”Matthew 23:11“But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.”Luke 14:10“But when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest room; that when he that bade thee cometh, he may say unto thee, Friend, go up higher: then shalt thou have worship in the presence of them that sit at meat with thee.”Luke 18:14“I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.”James 4:6“But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.”Jeremiah 45:5“And seekest thou great things for thyself? seek them not: for, behold, I will bring evil upon all flesh, saith the LORD: but thy life will I give unto thee for a prey in all places whither thou goest.”Proverbs 13:10“Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.”

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