Matthew 23:11
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 23
“But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.”Matthew 23:11
What Does Matthew 23:11 Mean?
Matthew 23:11 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 23, verse 11 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 Matthew 23:11 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
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.”John 13:14“If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another’s feet.”Galatians 5:13“For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.”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.”2 Corinthians 4:5“For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake.”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.”Philippians 2:5“Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:”Matthew 18:4“Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.”Matthew 20:26“But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister;”Matthew 18:1“At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”2 Corinthians 11:23“Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I am more; in labours more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths oft.”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.”
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