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.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
For whether is greater,.... Christ appeals to themselves, and puts a case that is plain and obvious to any one, who is…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Luke 22:26-27
But ye shall not be so - Christ here takes occasion to explain the nature of his kingdom. He assures them that it is…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Let him be as the younger - Dr. Lightfoot justly conjectures that Peter was the eldest of all the disciples; and he…
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
let him be Rather, let him become, let him shew himself to be in reality.
the younger who in Eastern families often…
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