Luke 22:27 cpdv — For who is greater: he who sits at table, or he who serves? Is not he who sits at table? Yet I am in your midst as one…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"For who is greater: he who sits at table, or he who serves? Is not he who sits at table? Yet I am in your midst as one who serves. "

— Luke 22:27, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Luke 22 — Context

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Now there was also a contention among them, as to which of them seemed to be the greater.

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And he said to them: “The kings of the Gentiles dominate them; and those who hold authority over them are called beneficent.

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But it must not be so with you. Instead, whoever is greater among you, let him become the lesser. And whoever is the leader, let him become the server.

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For who is greater: he who sits at table, or he who serves? Is not he who sits at table? Yet I am in your midst as one who serves.

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But you are those who have remained with me during my trials.

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And I dispose to you, just as my Father has disposed to me, a kingdom,

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so that you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and so that you may sit upon thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.”

Luke 22:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 22:27 say?
Luke 22:27 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “For who is greater: he who sits at table, or he who serves? Is not he who sits at table? Yet I am in your midst as one who serves. ”
Where is Luke 22:27 in the Bible?
Luke 22:27 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 22, verse 27.
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 22:27.
What translation should I read Luke 22:27 in?
Luke 22:27 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 22:27?
Luke 22:27 reads (CPDV): “For who is greater: he who sits at table, or he who serves? Is not he who sits at table? Yet I am in your midst as 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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