Matthew 20:25 net — But Jesus called them and said,“You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those in high positions…

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"But Jesus called them and said,“You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those in high positions use their authority over them."

— Matthew 20:25, NET Bible

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Matthew 20 — Context

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Jesus answered,“You don’t know what you are asking! Are you able to drink the cup I am about to drink?” They said to him,“We are able.”

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He told them,“You will drink my cup, but to sit at my right and at my left is not mine to give. Rather, it is for those for whom it has been prepared by my Father.”

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Now when the other ten heard this, they were angry with the two brothers.

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But Jesus called them and said,“You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those in high positions use their authority over them.

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It must not be this way among you! Instead whoever wants to be great among you must be your servant,

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and whoever wants to be first among you must be your slave–

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just as the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

Matthew 20:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 20:25 say?
Matthew 20:25 in the NET Bible reads: “But Jesus called them and said,“You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those in high positions use their authority over 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 (NET): “But Jesus called them and said,“You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those in high positions use their authority over 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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