Matthew 20:26
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 20:26 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 20:26 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister;" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 20:26 — KJV
“But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister;”
— Matthew 20:26 (KJV)
Matthew 20:26 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 20:26
“But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister:”
Shares key themes with Matthew 20:26: among, whosoever, great
“Ye shall keep the sabbath therefore; for it is holy unto you: every one that defileth it shall surely be put to death: for whosoever doeth any work therein, that soul shall be cut off from among his people.”
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“Take ye from among you an offering unto the LORD: whosoever is of a willing heart, let him bring it, an offering of the LORD; gold, and silver, and brass,”
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“These were the cities appointed for all the children of Israel, and for the stranger that sojourneth among them, that whosoever killeth any person at unawares might flee thither, and not die by the hand of the avenger of blood, until he stood before the congregation.”
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“Now therefore call unto me all the prophets of Baal, all his servants, and all his priests; let none be wanting: for I have a great sacrifice to do to Baal; whosoever shall be wanting, he shall not live. But Jehu did it in subtilty, to the intent that he might destroy the worshippers of Baal.”
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