Matthew 20:25 cpdv — But Jesus called them to himself and said: “You know that the first ones among the Gentiles are their rulers, and that…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But Jesus called them to himself and said: “You know that the first ones among the Gentiles are their rulers, and that those who are greater exercise power among them. "

— Matthew 20:25, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Matthew 20 — Context

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But Jesus, responding, said: “You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink from the chalice, from which I will drink?” They said to him, “We are able.”

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He said to them: “From my chalice, indeed, you shall drink. But to sit at my right or my left is not mine to give to you, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared by my Father.”

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And the ten, upon hearing this, became indignant with the two brothers.

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But Jesus called them to himself and said: “You know that the first ones among the Gentiles are their rulers, and that those who are greater exercise power among them.

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It shall not be this way among you. But whoever will want to be greater among you, let him be your minister.

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And whoever will want to be first among you, he shall be your servant,

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even as the Son of man has not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a redemption for many.”

Matthew 20:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 20:25 say?
Matthew 20:25 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But Jesus called them to himself and said: “You know that the first ones among the Gentiles are their rulers, and that those who are greater exercise power among them. ”
Where is Matthew 20:25 in the Bible?
Matthew 20:25 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 20, verse 25.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 20:25.
What translation should I read Matthew 20:25 in?
Matthew 20:25 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 Matthew 20:25?
Matthew 20:25 reads (CPDV): “But Jesus called them to himself and said: “You know that the first ones among the Gentiles are their rulers, and that those who are greater exercise power among them. ” 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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