Luke 22:27

For whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? is not he that sitteth at meat? but I am among you as he that serveth.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Luke 22:27

BSB

For who is greater, the one who reclines at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one who reclines? But I am among you as one who serves.

AKJV

For whether is greater, he that sits at meat, or he that serves? is not he that sits at meat? but I am among you as he that serves.

CPDV

For who is greater: he who sits at table, or he who serves? Is not he who sits at table? Yet I am in your midst as one who serves.

ERV

For whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? is not he that sitteth at meat? but I am in the midst of you as he that serveth.

NHEB

For who is greater, one who sits at the table, or one who serves? Is it not he who sits at the table? But I am in the midst of you as one who serves.

SMT

For which the greater, he reclining, or he serving? is not he reclining and I am in the midst of you as he serving.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Luke 22:27

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Commentary for Luke 22:27

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Luke 22:27

Summary

Jesus models servant leadership through personal example

Place

Upper Room

Event

Demonstrating servant role

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD