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Mark 10:44

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Berean Standard Bible

and whoever wants to be first must be the slave of all.

American Standard Version (1901)

and whosoever would be first among you, shall be servant of all.

Bible in Basic English

And whoever has a desire to be first among you, let him be servant of all.

Free Bible Version

and anyone who wants to be first among you must be the slave of all of you.

Geneva Bible 1599

And whosoeuer will be chiefe of you, shall be the seruant of all.

King James (Authorized) Version

And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all.

One Unity Resource Bible

Whoever of you wants to become first among you, shall be bond-servant of all.

Translation for Translators

Furthermore, if anyone among you wants God to consider him to be the most important, he must act like a servant for the rest of you.

Unlocked Literal Bible

and whoever wishes to be first among you must be the slave of all.

Noah Webster Bible

And whoever of you will be the chief, shall be servant of all.

World English Bible

Whoever of you wants to become first among you shall be bondservant of all.

Young's Literal Translation

and whoever of you may will to become first, he shall be servant of all;

Context

The Request of James and John

⁴³But it shall not be this way among you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant,⁴⁴and whoever wants to be first must be the slave of all.⁴⁵For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.”

Summary

Mark 10:44 highlights the importance of humility and service in the Kingdom of God. Jesus teaches that true greatness is not found in positions of power or authority, but in serving others selflessly. By using Himself as an example of a servant, Jesus challenges His disciples to prioritize humility and service over seeking recognition or status. This verse underscores the upside-down nature of the Kingdom, where the first shall be last and the last shall be first.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

And whosoever of you will be the chiefest--or "first." shall be--that is, "let him be, or "shall be he who is prepared to be." servant of all--one in the lowest condition of service.

Mark 10:44

The Request of James and John

⁴³But it shall not be this way among you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant,⁴⁴and whoever wants to be first must be the slave of all.⁴⁵For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.”

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Berean Standard Bible

and whoever wants to be first must be the slave of all.

American Standard Version (1901)

and whosoever would be first among you, shall be servant of all.

Bible in Basic English

And whoever has a desire to be first among you, let him be servant of all.

Free Bible Version

and anyone who wants to be first among you must be the slave of all of you.

Geneva Bible 1599

And whosoeuer will be chiefe of you, shall be the seruant of all.

King James (Authorized) Version

And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all.

One Unity Resource Bible

Whoever of you wants to become first among you, shall be bond-servant of all.

Translation for Translators

Furthermore, if anyone among you wants God to consider him to be the most important, he must act like a servant for the rest of you.

Unlocked Literal Bible

and whoever wishes to be first among you must be the slave of all.

Noah Webster Bible

And whoever of you will be the chief, shall be servant of all.

World English Bible

Whoever of you wants to become first among you shall be bondservant of all.

Young's Literal Translation

and whoever of you may will to become first, he shall be servant of all;