Luke 22:26 net — Not so with you; instead the one who is greatest among you must become like the youngest, and the leader like the one w…

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"Not so with you; instead the one who is greatest among you must become like the youngest, and the leader like the one who serves."

— Luke 22:26, NET Bible

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Luke 22 — Context

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So they began to question one another as to which of them it could possibly be who would do this.

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A dispute also started among them over which of them was to be regarded as the greatest.

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So Jesus said to them,“The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those in authority over them are called‘benefactors.’

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Not so with you; instead the one who is greatest among you must become like the youngest, and the leader like the one who serves.

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

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“You are the ones who have remained with me in my trials.

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Thus I grant to you a kingdom, just as my Father granted to me,

Luke 22:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 22:26 say?
Luke 22:26 in the NET Bible reads: “Not so with you; instead the one who is greatest among you must become like the youngest, and the leader like the one who serves.”
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 (NET): “Not so with you; instead the one who is greatest among you must become like the youngest, and the leader like the one who serves.” 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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