Mark 10:42
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“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.”
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“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.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“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.”
King James Version · Public Domain“And Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye know that they who are accounted to rule over the Gentiles lord it over them; and their great ones exercise authority over them.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“but Jesus having called them near, saith to them, `Ye have known that they who are considered to rule the nations do exercise lordship over them, and their great ones do exercise authority upon them;”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Mark 10:42 — 3 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Matthew 20:25But Jesus called them aside and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their superiors exercise authority over them.
- Luke 22:25So Jesus declared, “The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those in authority over them call themselves benefactors.
- 1 Peter 5:3not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.
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