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Luke 22:27 - Meaning and Application
Understand how this verse speaks to what you're facing and how to apply it today
Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" For who is greater, one who sits at the table, or one who serves? Isn’t it he who sits at the table? But I am among you as one who serves. "
Luke 22:27
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
25 He said to them, “The kings of the nations lord it over them, and those who have authority over them are called ‘benefactors.’
26 But not so with you. Rather, the one who is greater among you, let him become as the younger, and one who is governing, as one who serves.
27 For who is greater, one who sits at the table, or one who serves? Isn’t it he who sits at the table? But I am among you as one who serves.
28 “But you are those who have continued with me in my trials.
29 I confer on you a kingdom, even as my Father conferred on me,
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Luke 22:1
"Now the feast of unleavened bread, which is called the Passover, was approaching."
Luke 22:2
"The chief priests and the scribes sought how they might put him to death, for they feared the people."
Luke 22:3
"Satan entered into Judas, who was also called Iscariot, who was counted with the twelve."
Luke 22:4
"He went away and talked with the chief priests and captains about how he might deliver him to them."
Luke 22:5
"They were glad, and agreed to give him money."
Luke 22:6
"He consented and sought an opportunity to deliver him to them in the absence of the multitude."
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