Treasury of Scripture Knowledge But you not so: but he that is the greater among you, let him become as the younger: and he that is the leader, as he that serveth. Luke 9:48 And said to 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 the lesser among you all, he is the greater. Matthew 18:3-5 And said: amen I say to you, unless you be converted, and become as little children, you shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. . . . Matthew 23:8-12 But be not you called Rabbi. For one is your master: and all you are brethren. . . . Romans 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be reformed in the newness of your mind, that you may prove what is the good and the acceptable and the perfect will of God. 1 Peter 5:3 Neither as lording it over the clergy but being made a pattern of the flock from the heart. 3 John 1:9,10 I had written perhaps to the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, doth not receive us. . . . Context Who is the Greatest?…25And he said to them: The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and they that have power over them are called beneficent. 26But you not so: but he that is the greater among you, let him become as the younger: and he that is the leader, as he that serveth. 27For which is greater, he that sitteth at table or he that serveth? Is not he that sitteth at table? But I am in the midst of you, as he that serveth.… Cross References Matthew 20:26 It shall not be so among you: but whosoever is the greater among you, let him be your minister. Matthew 23:11 He that is the greatest among you shall be your servant. Mark 9:35 And sitting down, he called the twelve and saith to them: If any man desire to be first, he shall be the last of all and be minister of all. Mark 10:43 But it is not so among you: but whosoever will be greater shall be your minister. Luke 9:48 And said to 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 the lesser among you all, he is the greater. 1 Peter 5:5 In like manner, ye young men, be subject to the ancients. And do you all insinuate humility one to another: for God resisteth the proud, but to the humble he giveth grace. Lexicon Butδὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's Greek 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. you ὑμεῖς (hymeis) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Plural Strong's Greek 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. [shall] not [be] οὐχ (ouch) Adverb Strong's Greek 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. like them. οὕτως (houtōs) Adverb Strong's Greek 3779: Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows). Instead, ἀλλ’ (all’) Conjunction Strong's Greek 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. greatest μείζων (meizōn) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular - Comparative Strong's Greek 3173: Large, great, in the widest sense. among ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's Greek 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. you ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural Strong's Greek 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. should be γινέσθω (ginesthō) Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's Greek 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. like ὡς (hōs) Adverb Strong's Greek 5613: Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. youngest, νεώτερος (neōteros) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular - Comparative Strong's Greek 3501: (a) young, youthful, (b) new, fresh. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's Greek 2532: And, even, also, namely. the [one who] ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. leads ἡγούμενος (hēgoumenos) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 2233: (a) To lead, (b) To think, be of opinion, suppose, consider. like ὡς (hōs) Adverb Strong's Greek 5613: Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. the [one who] ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. serves. διακονῶν (diakonōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 1247: From diakonos; to be an attendant, i.e. Wait upon (figuratively) teacher; technically, to act as a Christian deacon. Additional Translations But you shall not be like them. Instead, the greatest among you should be like the youngest, and the one who leads like the one who serves. But you shall not be thus. Instead, the greatest among you, let him be as the younger; and the one leading, as the one serving. But you 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 does serve. But ye'shall not be'so: but he that is the greater among you, let him become as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve. But ye [shall] not [be] thus; but let the greater among you be as the younger, and the leader as he that serves. But ye shall not be so: but he that is the greater among you, let him become as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve. 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. With you it is not so; but let the greatest among you be as the younger, and the leader be like him who serves. But not so with you. 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