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Berean Standard Bible

“The greatest among you shall be your servant.”

Matthew 23:11

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Study note

Matthew 23 records Jesus' sharp warning about religious leaders who loved titles, honored seats and public praise. He first tells the crowds and disciples not to imitate them, then explains the alternative.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

The greatest among you shall be your servant.

World English Bible (WEB)

But he who is greatest among you will be your servant.

King James Version (KJV)

But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.

American Standard Version (ASV)

But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But let the greatest among you be your servant.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

And the greater of you shall be your ministrant,

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

El que es el mayor de vosotros, sea vuestro siervo.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Mientras más humildemente sirvamos a los demás, más grandes seremos. Para ser grande hay que servir a los demás,

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