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Matthew 20:25–34

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Matthew 20:25

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.

Matthew 20:26

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

Matthew 20:27

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

Matthew 20:28

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

Matthew 20:29

29And as they departed from Jericho, a great multitude followed him.

Matthew 20:30

30¶ And, behold, two blind men sitting by the way side, when they heard that Jesus passed by, cried out, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, thou Son of David.

Matthew 20:31

31And the multitude rebuked them, because they should hold their peace: but they cried the more, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, thou Son of David.

Matthew 20:32

32And Jesus stood still, and called them, and said, What will ye that I shall do unto you?

Matthew 20:33

33They say unto him, Lord, that our eyes may be opened.

Matthew 20:34

34So Jesus had compassion on them, and touched their eyes: and immediately their eyes received sight, and they followed him.

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DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 20:25

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

but

However; introducing a contrast with what precedes.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat, Bible Words Glossary (1893) · KJV usage

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

called

Named, summoned, invited, proclaimed, or addressed, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

said

Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

know

To perceive, understand, recognize, experience, or be assured of something.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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princes

Rulers, chiefs, or persons of high rank and authority.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Gentiles

Persons of the nations; in the New Testament, persons distinguished from Jews.

Meaning drawn from: Cawdrey 1604 · KJV usage

DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 20:26

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

but

However; introducing a contrast with what precedes.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat, Bible Words Glossary (1893) · KJV usage

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

whosoever

Whoever; any person who, without restriction in the stated class.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

minister

One who attends, serves, or supplies what is needed; as a verb, to serve, attend, give, provide, or perform an appointed service.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat, Bible Words Glossary (1893) · Webster 1828 · KJV usage

DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 20:27

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

whosoever

Whoever; any person who, without restriction in the stated class.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

chief

Principal, foremost, highest in rank or importance; also a leader.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

servant

One who serves another; a worker, attendant, subject, bondservant, or appointed minister.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 20:28

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

man

A human being; an adult male; a person, husband, servant, or representative, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

but

But; marking a contrast or qualification in the sentence.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat, Bible Words Glossary (1893) · KJV usage

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

minister

One who attends, serves, or supplies what is needed; as a verb, to serve, attend, give, provide, or perform an appointed service.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat, Bible Words Glossary (1893) · Webster 1828 · KJV usage

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

give

To grant, hand, offer, supply, yield, or cause to have.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

many

A great number; numerous persons or things.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 20:29

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

departed

To depart: to leave, go away, withdraw, or die, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 20:30

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

two

The number equal to one and one.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

blind

Unable to see; lacking understanding; as a verb, to deprive of sight or discernment.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

out

Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

mercy

Compassion or pity shown to the distressed or guilty; kindness that withholds deserved harm.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

Lord

A title of authority applied here to God, Christ, or a male master or ruler, according to the verse.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 20:31

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

hold

To grasp, keep, possess, restrain, maintain, regard, or account, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

peace

Freedom from war, strife, disturbance, or inward trouble; quietness, reconciliation, safety, or well-being, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

but

But; marking a contrast or qualification in the sentence.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat, Bible Words Glossary (1893) · KJV usage

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

mercy

Compassion or pity shown to the distressed or guilty; kindness that withholds deserved harm.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

Lord

A title of authority applied here to God, Christ, or a male master or ruler, according to the verse.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 20:32

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

still

To stop, as motion or agitation; to check’ or restrain; to make quiet.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

called

Named, summoned, invited, proclaimed, or addressed, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

said

Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 20:33

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

Lord

A title of authority applied here to God, Christ, or a male master or ruler, according to the verse.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

eyes

The organs of sight; by extension, sight, attention, judgment, or presence, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

opened

Made open, uncovered, unsealed, revealed, or made accessible.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 20:34

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

eyes

The organs of sight; by extension, sight, attention, judgment, or presence, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

received

To receive: to take, accept, admit, welcome, or obtain.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

sight

The act or power of seeing; something seen; a view, appearance, or presence, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

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From verse 25

  1. Luke 22:25–27
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  2. Matthew 20:25–28
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  3. John 13:12–17
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  4. Mark 10:42
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  5. Matthew 18:3–4
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From verse 26

  1. Mark 10:43
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  2. Mark 9:35
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  3. 1 Peter 5:3
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  4. Mark 10:45
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  5. Luke 18:14
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From verse 27

  1. Luke 22:26
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  2. Mark 9:33–35
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  3. 2 Corinthians 4:5
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  4. Matthew 18:4
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  5. Acts 20:34–35
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From verse 28

  1. Luke 22:27
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  2. Hebrews 9:28
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  3. Titus 2:14
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  4. 1 Peter 3:18
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  5. Philippians 2:4–8
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From verse 29

  1. Mark 10:46–52
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  2. Luke 18:35–43
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  3. Matthew 9:27–31
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From verse 30

  1. Mark 10:46
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  2. Isaiah 42:16
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  3. Matthew 12:22–23
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  4. Matthew 21:14
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  5. Matthew 21:9
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From verse 31

  1. Colossians 4:2
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  2. Matthew 19:13
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  3. 1 Thessalonians 5:17
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  4. Genesis 32:25–29
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  5. Luke 11:8–10
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From verse 32

  1. Ezekiel 36:37
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  2. Philippians 4:6
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  3. Matthew 20:21
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  4. Acts 10:29
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From verse 33

  1. Psalms 119:18
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  2. Ephesians 1:17–19
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From verse 34

  1. Matthew 9:29
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  2. Hebrews 4:15–16
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  3. Luke 22:51
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  4. Psalms 145:8
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  5. Acts 26:18
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