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Matthew 20:27

Matthew 20:27
And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant:

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Commentary

Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Even as the son of man,.... Meaning himself, the seed of the woman, the son of Abraham, and of David, according to the flesh; and whom he proposes as an example of humility, and as an argument to draw…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Matthew 20:20-28

See also Mar 10:35-45. Mat 20:20 Then came to him give mother of Zebedee’s children ... - This was probably Salome, Mar 15:40; Mar 16:1. With her sons - The names of these sons were James and John,…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Matthew 20:20-28

Salome's Prayer for her sons, and the Answer of Jesus

Mar 10:35-41. St Mark begins "And James and John the sons of Zebedee came unto him, saying, &c." For once St Matthew is more graphic and true to…