Matthew 20:25

Which verses does Matthew 20:25 point to?

Ranked by reader votes. Links with fewer than 4 votes are marked weak.

1. Luke 22:25–2717 votes

   So Jesus declared, “The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those in authority over them call themselves benefactors. But you shall not be like them. Instead, the greatest among you should be like the youngest, and the one who leads like the one who serves. …

2. Matthew 20:25–2813 votes

   But 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. It shall not be this way among you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, …

3. John 13:12–178 votes

   When Jesus had washed their feet and put on His outer garments, He reclined with them again and asked, “Do you know what I have done for you? You call Me Teacher and Lord, and rightly so, because I am. …

4. Matthew 18:3–47 votes

   “Truly I tell you,” He said, “unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

5. Mark 10:427 votes

   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.

6. Matthew 11:293 votes

   Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

7. Daniel 2:12–131 vote

   This response made the king so angry and furious that he gave orders to destroy all the wise men of Babylon. So the decree went out that the wise men were to be executed, and men went to look for Daniel and his friends to execute them.

8. Daniel 5:191 vote

   Because of the greatness that He bestowed on him, the people of every nation and language trembled in fear before him. He killed whom he wished and kept alive whom he wished; he exalted whom he wished and humbled whom he wished.

9. Daniel 3:2–70 votes

   Then King Nebuchadnezzar sent word to assemble the satraps, prefects, governors, advisers, treasurers, judges, magistrates, and all the other officials of the provinces to attend the dedication of the statue he had set up. So the satraps, prefects, governors, advisers, treasurers, judges, magistrates, and all the rulers of the provinces assembled for the dedication of the statue that King Nebuchadnezzar had set up, and they stood before it. …

10. Daniel 3:150 votes

    Now when you hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipes, and all kinds of music, if you are ready to fall down and worship the statue I have made, very good. But if you refuse to worship, you will be thrown at once into the blazing fiery furnace. Then what god will be able to deliver you from my hands?”

11. Daniel 3:19–220 votes
12. Daniel 2:37–45-2 votes

Which verses point to Matthew 20:25?

The 10 strongest of 11.

• Mark 9:35 20
• Mark 10:35 16
• Matthew 18:1 14
• Matthew 20:25 13
• 1 Peter 5:3 10
• Matthew 6:32 7
• Mark 10:42 7
• Luke 22:25 7
• Romans 12:16 4
• 3 John 1:9 3