About this episode
This episode discusses Jesus' teachings on authority and humility as recorded in Matthew 20:25.
Saturday, 13 June 2026 But Jesus called them to Himself and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those who are great exercise authority over them. Matthew 20:25 “The ‘also Jesus having summoned them’, He said, ‘You have known that the ‘rulers, the nations’ they subjugate them, and the greats, they dominate them.’” (CG) In the previous verse, it said that when the ten heard what was requested by James and John, the other ten were displeased with them. In response to this tiff, Matthew records, “The ‘also Jesus having summoned them’.” He called all of them toward Himself. This wasn’t just an inappropriate request that needed to be corrected. Rather, the attitude of the ten was not right as well. They were upset that James and John had tried to get an early start on what one of them might have been entitled to. Thus, pride in position filled them all. Therefore, “He said, ‘You have known that the ‘rulers, the nations’ they subjugate them.’” A new word is seen here, katakurieuo, to lord against. Hence, it signifies control, subjugation, and the exercising of dominion over others. It is a stern word, the intent of which is seen in Acts 19:16 – “Then…
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Host: Bondservant of Christ
Topics covered
- authority
- leadership
- humility
- pride
- Christian teachings
Keywords
- Jesus
- Matthew 20:25
- authority
- leadership
- humility
- pride
- Christianity
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Books & works: Matthew 20:25
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