Luke 22:26-27

“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. For whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? is not he that sitteth at meat? but I am among you as he that serveth.”

"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. For whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? is not he that sitteth at meat? but I am among you as he that serveth." - Luke 22:26-27
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What does Luke 22:26-27 mean?

Luke 22:26-27 in the King James Version (KJV) states, "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. For whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? is not he that sitteth…

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The Master’s Example: Embracing the Heart of a Servant

In the Gospel of Luke, we find ourselves in the midst of a profound moment, as Jesus prepares to face His crucifixion. He has gathered His disciples for the Last Supper, knowing that these men would soon proclaim His teachings around the world. In this context, He addresses an…

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A Prayer for Humility and Service Inspired by Luke 22:26-27

O Heavenly Father, We come before You with humble hearts, acknowledging the profound wisdom contained in Your holy Word, as we reflect on the teachings of Luke 22:26-27. We thank You for Your Son, Jesus Christ, who exemplified the true essence of servitude and humility among us…

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Luke 22:26-27 - "But you are not to be like that. Instead, the greatest among you should be like the youngest, and the one who rules like the one who serves. For who is greater, the one who is at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one who is at the table? But I am among you as one who serves."
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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."
Luke 22:27 - "For whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? is not he that sitteth at meat? but I am among you as he that serveth."
Luke 2:26-27 - "And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ. And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law."
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