Bible Strands
Mark 10:42
So Jesus called them together and said, “You know that those regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their superiors exercise authority over them.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus calls the disciples together after the ten hear of James and John’s request and become indignant. He addresses them to correct their expectation of power.
The words — προσκαλεσάμενος (proskalesamenos) means “having called near,” describing Jesus’ deliberate gathering of the group. λέγει (legei) simply states “says,” introducing his direct teaching on authority.
The thread — The same contrast between Gentile rule and servant leadership appears in Matthew 20:25 and Luke 22:25, while 1 Peter 5:3 applies the negative model to church elders.
Why it lands — The text states that Gentile rulers exercise coercive control, then commands disciples to reject that model entirely. It asks readers to abandon hierarchical domination and adopt servanthood as the standard for leadership.
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The Greek words
King James Version
But Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye know that they which are accounted to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and their great ones exercise authority upon them.
Cross-references
- 1 Peter 5:3 not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.
- Luke 22:25 So Jesus declared, “The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those in authority over them call themselves benefactors.
- Matthew 20:25 But Jesus called them aside and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their superiors exercise authority over them.