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Matthew 23:11 nasb — "But the greatest among you shall be your servant.

NASB

""But the greatest among you shall be your servant."

— Matthew 23:11, NASB

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Matthew 23 — Context

8

"But do not be called Rabbi; for One is your Teacher, and you are all brothers.

9

"Do not call anyone on earth your father; for One is your Father, He who is in heaven.

10

"Do not be called leaders; for One is your Leader, that is, Christ.

11

"But the greatest among you shall be your servant.

12

"Whoever exalts himself shall be humbled; and whoever humbles himself shall be exalted.

13

"But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites, because you shut off the kingdom of heaven from people; for you do not enter in yourselves, nor do you allow those who are entering to go in.

14

["Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites, because you devour widows' houses, and for a pretense you make long prayers; therefore you will receive greater condemnation.]

Matthew 23:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 23:11 say?
Matthew 23:11 in the NASB reads: “"But the greatest among you shall be your servant.”
Where is Matthew 23:11 in the Bible?
Matthew 23:11 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 23, verse 11.
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 23:11.
What translation should I read Matthew 23:11 in?
Matthew 23:11 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 23:11?
Matthew 23:11 reads (NASB): “"But the greatest among you shall be your servant.” 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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