Luke 22:26 kjv — 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…

King James Version

"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."

— Luke 22:26, King James Version

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Luke 22 — Context

23

And they began to enquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing.

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And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest.

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And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors.

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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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For whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? is not he that sitteth at meat? but I am among you as he that serveth.

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Ye are they which have continued with me in my temptations.

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And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me;

Luke 22:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 22:26 say?
Luke 22:26 in the King James Version reads: “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.”
Where is Luke 22:26 in the Bible?
Luke 22:26 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 22, verse 26.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 22:26.
What translation should I read Luke 22:26 in?
Luke 22:26 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 22:26?
Luke 22:26 reads (KJV): “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.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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