Luke 22:25
“And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
But ye shall not be so,.... See Gill on Mat 20:26.
but he that is greatest among you; in age or gifts, or would be…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The kings of the Gentiles - The kings of the “nations,” or of the earth. They do this, and it is to be expected of them,…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Are called benefactors - The very Greek word used by the evangelist, ευεργεται, was the surname of some of the Ptolemies…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Luke 22:21-38
We have here Christ's discourse with his disciples after supper, much of which is new here; and in St. John's gospel we…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
exercise lordship Peter learnt this lesson well. 1Pe 5:3.
are called benefactors Euergetaia name often inscribed on…