Matthew 20:26
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 20
“But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister;”Matthew 20:26
What Does Matthew 20:26 Mean?
Matthew 20:26 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 20, verse 26 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Servanthood.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Matthew 20:26 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Philippians 2:5“Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:”Mark 10:43“But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister:”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.”1 Peter 5:3“Neither as being lords over God’s heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.”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.”Matthew 18:4“Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.”Matthew 23:11“But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.”Luke 14:7“And he put forth a parable to those which were bidden, when he marked how they chose out the chief rooms; saying unto them,”John 13:14“If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another’s feet.”1 Peter 4:11“If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.”Romans 12:10“Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;”1 Corinthians 9:19“For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more.”Matthew 23:8“But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren.”Matthew 25:44“Then shall they also answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee?”3 John 1:9“I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.”John 18:36“Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.”2 Corinthians 10:4“(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)”2 Timothy 1:18“The Lord grant unto him that he may find mercy of the Lord in that day: and in how many things he ministered unto me at Ephesus, thou knowest very well.”Philemon 1:13“Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered unto me in the bonds of the gospel:”
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