Mark 10:44 nasb — and whoever wishes to be first among you shall be slave of all.

NASB

"and whoever wishes to be first among you shall be slave of all."

— Mark 10:44, NASB

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Mark 10 — Context

41

Hearing this, the ten began to feel indignant with James and John.

42

Calling them to Himself, Jesus *said to them, "You know that those who are recognized as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them; and their great men exercise authority over them.

43

"But it is not this way among you, but whoever wishes to become great among you shall be your servant;

44

and whoever wishes to be first among you shall be slave of all.

45

"For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many."

46

Then they *came to Jericho. And as He was leaving Jericho with His disciples and a large crowd, a blind beggar named Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, was sitting by the road.

47

When he heard that it was Jesus the Nazarene, he began to cry out and say, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!"

Mark 10:44 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 10:44 say?
Mark 10:44 in the NASB reads: “and whoever wishes to be first among you shall be slave of all.”
Where is Mark 10:44 in the Bible?
Mark 10:44 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 10, verse 44.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 10:44.
What translation should I read Mark 10:44 in?
Mark 10:44 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 Mark 10:44?
Mark 10:44 reads (NASB): “and whoever wishes to be first among you shall be slave of all.” 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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