Luke 22:25

Luke 22:25 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors.
• New International Version (NIV)Jesus said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those who exercise authority over them call themselves Benefactors.
• English Standard Version (ESV)And he said to them, "The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them, and those in authority over them are called benefactors.
• New King James Version (NKJV)And He said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them, and those who exercise authority over them are called ‘benefactors.’

Context of Luke 22:25

23So they began to discuss with each other who could do such a thing. 24Then a quarrel broke out among the disciples. They argued about who should be considered the greatest. Jesus said to them, “The kings of nations have power over their people, and those in authority call themselves friends of the people. 26But you’re not going to be that way! Rather, the greatest among you must be like the youngest, and your leader must be like a servant. 27Who’s the greatest, the person who sits at the table or the servant? Isn’t it really the person who sits at the table? But I’m among you as a servant.

Luke 22:25 word by word

ὁ δὲ εἶπεν αὐτοῖς· οἱ βασιλεῖς τῶν ἐθνῶν κυριεύουσιν αὐτῶν, καὶ οἱ ἐξουσιάζοντες αὐτῶν εὐεργέται καλοῦνται.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Andδέde · thenG1161
• he saidλέγωlegō · to sayG3004
• unto themαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• The kingsβασιλεύςbasileus · kingG935
• of the Gentilesἔθνοςethnos · GentilesG1484
• exercise lordshipκυριεύωkurieuō · to lord overG2961
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• exercise authority uponἐξουσιάζωexousiazō · to have authorityG1850
• are calledκαλέωkaleō · to call: callG2564
• benefactorsεὐεργέτηςeuergetēs · benefactorG2110

Cross-references for Luke 22:25

• Matthew 20:25Jesus called the apostles and said, “You know that the rulers of nations have absolute power over people and their officials have absolute authority over people.
• Mark 10:41When the other ten apostles heard about it, they were irritated with James and John.

Commentaries on Luke 22:25

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 25Are called benefactors - The very Greek word used by the evangelist, , was the surname of some of the Ptolemies of Egypt; Ptolemy Euergetes, i.e. the Benefactor. It was a custom among the ancient Romans to distribute part of the lands which they had conquered on the frontiers of the empire to their soldiers; those who enjoyed such lands were called beneficiarii, beneficed persons; and the lands themselves were termed beneficia, benefices, as being held on…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 25The kings of the Gentiles - The kings of the “nations,” or of the earth. They do this, and it is to be expected of them, and it is right. Our Lord does not mean to say that it was wrong that there should be such authority, but that “his” kingdom was to be of a different character, and they were not to expect it there. Over them - That is, over the “nations.” Are called benefactors - The word “benefactor” is applied to one who bestows “favor” on another…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 21-38Verses 21-38 How unbecoming is the worldly ambition of being the greatest, to the character of a follower of Jesus, who took upon him the form of a servant, and humbled himself to the death of the cross! In the way to eternal happiness, we must expect to be assaulted and sifted by Satan. If he cannot destroy, he will try to disgrace or distress us. Nothing more certainly forebodes a fall, in a professed follower of Christ, than self-confidence, with…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 25benefactors: This translates a Greek word that refers to the practice of rulers bestowing gifts and favors on their subjects to gain loyalty and honor. Jesus contrasted this worldly style of leadership (military power, coercion, and bribery) with his own servant leadership in giving himself for others.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 24-3024-30. there was--or "had been," referring probably to some symptoms of the former strife which had reappeared, perhaps on seeing the whole paschal arrangements committed to two of the Twelve. (See on Mr 10:42-45.)Read the comment

Topics related to Luke 22:25

• Benefactor
• Church
• Humility

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Commentaries on Luke 22

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Catena Aurea
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• John Lightfoot Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings