Mark 10:43 (WEB)
But it shall not be so among you, but whoever wants to become great among you shall be your servant.
Catechism · 1
“…of Christ. the exercise of this authority must therefore be measured against the model of Christ, who by love made himself the least and the servant of all.” — Catechism footnote: Cf. Mk 10 43-45; 1 Pet 5:3.
Fathers and councils · 4
- Theophylact of OhridCatena Aurea on Mark
The other Apostles are indignant at seeing James and John seeking for honour; wherefore it is said, “And when the ten heard it, they began to be much displeased with James and John.” For being influenced by human…
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In which He teaches, that he is the greater, who is the less, and that he becomes the lord, who is servant of all: vain, therefore, was it both for the one party to seek for immoderate things, and the other to be…
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Which is a greater thing than to minister. For what can be greater or more wonderful than that a man should die for him to whom he ministers? Nevertheless, this serving and condescension of humility was His glory,…
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He did not say, however, that He gave His life a ransom for all, but for many, that is, for those who would believe on Him.
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Cross-references · 5
Cited together with
Cited together in Catechism §1551.
Cited together in Catechism §1551.
Cited together in Catechism §1551.
Cited together in Catechism §1551.
Parallel passages
Matthew 20:26 and Mark 10:43 share the same wording (16 words).
