Luke 22:26 nasb — "But it is not this way with you, but the one who is the greatest among you must become like the youngest, and the lead…

NASB

""But it is not this way with you, but the one who is the greatest among you must become like the youngest, and the leader like the servant."

— Luke 22:26, NASB

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Luke 22 — Context

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And they began to discuss among themselves which one of them it might be who was going to do this thing.

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And there arose also a dispute among them as to which one of them was regarded to be greatest.

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And He said to them, "The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those who have authority over them are called 'Benefactors.'

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"But it is not this way with you, but the one who is the greatest among you must become like the youngest, and the leader like the servant.

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"For who is greater, the one who reclines at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one who reclines at the table? But I am among you as the one who serves.

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"You are those who have stood by Me in My trials;

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and just as My Father has granted Me a kingdom, I grant you

Luke 22:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 22:26 say?
Luke 22:26 in the NASB reads: “"But it is not this way with you, but the one who is the greatest among you must become like the youngest, and the leader like the servant.”
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 (NASB): “"But it is not this way with you, but the one who is the greatest among you must become like the youngest, and the leader like the servant.” 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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