Calling them to Himself, Jesus *said to them, “You know that those who are recognized as rulers of the Gentiles domineer over them; and their people in high position exercise authority over them.
Parallel translations
- WEB Jesus summoned them, and said to them, “You know that they who are recognized as rulers over the nations lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them.
- KJV 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.
- BSB So Jesus called them together and said, “You know that those regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their superiors exercise authority over them.
- NKJV But Jesus called them to Himself and said to them, “You know that those who are considered rulers over the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them.
- NLT So Jesus called them together and said, “You know that the rulers in this world lord it over their people, and officials flaunt their authority over those under them.
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Quick answer
Jesus notes that Gentile rulers lord their authority over people. He contrasts the world's domineering power with the way of his kingdom.
Overview
Jesus describes the world's pattern of leadership as the exercise of control and self-importance. This is the model his disciples instinctively crave. By naming it plainly, he sets up a sharp contrast with the servant-leadership that is to characterize his followers and his own ministry.
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Cross-references · 3
- 1 Pet 5:3neither as lording it over those entrusted to you, but making yourselves examples to the flock.
- Luke 22:25He said to them, “The kings of the nations lord it over them, and those who have authority over them are called ‘benefactors.’
- Matt 20:25But Jesus summoned them, and said, “You know that the rulers of the nations lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them.
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