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Mark 10:44

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Mark 10:44 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “and whosoever would be first among you, shall be servant of all.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

and whosoever would be first among you, shall be servant of all.
Mark 10:44 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 10

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
41And when the ten heard it, they began to be moved with indignation concerning James and John.
42And Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye know that they who are accounted to rule over the Gentiles lord it over them; and their great ones exercise authority over them.
43But it is not so among you: but whosoever would become great among you, shall be your minister;
44and whosoever would be first among you, shall be servant of all.
45For the Son of man also came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.
46And they come to Jericho: and as he went out from Jericho, with his disciples and a great multitude, the son of Timaeus, Bartimaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the way side.
47And when he heard that it was Jesus the Nazarene, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on me.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, etc..] Is desirous of the highest place and the greatest honour shall be servant of all: for the ministers of the Gospel are not only the servants of Christ Jesus, but also of the churches for his sake; and in serving them, they serve Christ: not that they are to be the servants of men and to take their instructions from them and act according to rules prescribed by them; or seek to please men for then they would not be the servants of Christ: but they become servants to all that they may win souls to Christ, and increase his churches, and enlarge his interest; and such as are most useful this way are the chiefest in the Gospel church state; they…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See the notes at Matthew 20:20-28. Mark 10:35 And James and John ...came unto him - They did this through the instrumentality of their mother. They did not come in “person,” but they got their mother to make the request for them. Compare the notes at Matthew 20:20. return to 'Top of Page'”
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