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Luke 22:25

World English Bible

He said to them, “The kings of the nations lord it over them, and those who have authority over them are called ‘benefactors.’

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Luke 22:25 in other translations

And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles have lordship over them; and they that have authority over them are called Benefactors.

Luke 22:25 · American Standard Version

Luke 22:25 in context

  1. 23They began to question among themselves, which of them it was who would do this thing.
  2. 24A dispute also arose among them, which of them was considered to be greatest.
  3. 25He said to them, “The kings of the nations lord it over them, and those who have authority over them are called ‘benefactors.’
  4. 26But not so with you. But one who is the greater among you, let him become as the younger, and one who is governing, as one who serves.
  5. 27For who is greater, one who sits at the table, or one who serves? Isn’t it he who sits at the table? But I am among you as one who serves.