Mark 9:35

And he sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto them, If any man desire to be first, the same shall be last of all, and servant of all.

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Other Translations for Mark 9:35

BSB
Sitting down, Jesus called the Twelve and said, "If anyone wants to be first, he must be the last of all and the servant of all."
AKJV
And he sat down, and called the twelve, and said to them, If any man desire to be first, the same shall be last of all, and servant of all.
CPDV
And sitting down, he called the twelve, and he said to them, "If anyone wants to be first, he shall be the last of all and the minister of all."
ERV
And he sat down, and called the twelve; and he saith unto them, If any man would be first, he shall be last of all, and minister of all.
NHEB
And he sat down, and called the twelve; and he said to them, "If anyone wants to be first, he must be last of all, and servant of all."
SMT
And having sat down, he called the twelve, and says to them, If any wish to be first, he shall be last of all, and servant of all.

Commentary for Mark 9:35

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Overview of Mark 9:35
Summary
Greatest leadership means humble service to others
Place
Capernaum
Event
Jesus teaches inverted priority ranking
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching