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Luke 22:23–25

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And they began to inquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing.
¶ And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest.
And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors.
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From verse 23

  1. John 13:22–25Rank 1 from verse 23
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    22Then the disciples looked one on another, doubting of whom he spake.

    23Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.

    24Simon Peter therefore beckoned to him, that he should ask who it should be of whom he spake.

    25He then lying on Jesus’ breast saith unto him, Lord, who is it?

  2. Mark 14:19Rank 2 from verse 23
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    19And they began to be sorrowful, and to say unto him one by one, Is it I? and another said, Is it I?

  3. Matthew 26:22Rank 3 from verse 23
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    22And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began every one of them to say unto him, Lord, is it I?

From verse 24

  1. Luke 9:46Rank 1 from verse 24
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    46¶ Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest.

  2. Mark 9:34Rank 2 from verse 24
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    34But they held their peace: for by the way they had disputed among themselves, who should be the greatest.

  3. Mark 10:37–41Rank 3 from verse 24
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    37They said unto him, Grant unto us that we may sit, one on thy right hand, and the other on thy left hand, in thy glory.

    38But Jesus said unto them, Ye know not what ye ask: can ye drink of the cup that I drink of? and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?

    39And they said unto him, We can. And Jesus said unto them, Ye shall indeed drink of the cup that I drink of; and with the baptism that I am baptized withal shall ye be baptized:

    40But to sit on my right hand and on my left hand is not mine to give; but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared.

    41And when the ten heard it, they began to be much displeased with James and John.

  4. Matthew 20:20–24Rank 4 from verse 24
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    20¶ Then came to him the mother of Zebedee’s children with her sons, worshipping him, and desiring a certain thing of him.

    21And he said unto her, What wilt thou? She saith unto him, Grant that these my two sons may sit, the one on thy right hand, and the other on the left, in thy kingdom.

    22But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? They say unto him, We are able.

    23And he saith unto them, Ye shall drink indeed of my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with: but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, is not mine to give, but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared of my Father.

    24And when the ten heard it, they were moved with indignation against the two brethren.

  5. 1 Corinthians 13:4Rank 5 from verse 24
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    4Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,

From verse 25

  1. Matthew 20:25–28Rank 1 from verse 25
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    25But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise authority upon them.

    26But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister;

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

    28Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.

  2. Mark 10:41–45Rank 2 from verse 25
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    41And when the ten heard it, they began to be much displeased with James and John.

    42But 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.

    43But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister:

    44And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all.

    45For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.

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Luke 22:23

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began

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Past-tense or past-participial form of begin (to have an original or first existence; to take rise; to commence).

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which

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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.

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should

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A verb expressing duty, propriety, expectation, intention, purpose, condition, appointed outcome, or a future event viewed from another time or statement.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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Luke 22:24

COMBINED MEANING

which

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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.

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should

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A verb expressing duty, propriety, expectation, intention, purpose, condition, appointed outcome, or a future event viewed from another time or statement.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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accounted

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of account, meaning to reckon, consider, or give an account.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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Luke 22:25

COMBINED MEANING

exercise

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Sense 1: To employ, practise, exert, or train. Sense 2: As a noun, bodily training or disciplined practice.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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lordship

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Rule, mastery, dominion, or the exercise of authority over others.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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authority

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1. The right or power to command, rule, judge, speak, or act. 2. A position or exercise of such rule or power.

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upon

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1. Marks the person, place, thing, or basis to which something is related: on or onto; above or over; toward or against as the target of action, speech, thought, attention, or force; resting on, assigned to, or affecting as a state, gift, burden, duty, guilt, or judgment; supported by or based on; or one placed, added, or repeated on or after another. 2. With a stated time or occasion, or a preceding event, at that time or point, or at or after that event: on, at, when, then, or following it.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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called

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of call. Sense 1: To name. Sense 2: To summon or invite. Sense 3: To proclaim or address. Sense 4: To request.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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22And truly the Son of man goeth, as it was determined: but woe unto that man by whom he is betrayed!

23And they began to inquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing.

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24¶ And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest.

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25And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors.

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26But ye shall not be so: but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve.

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