Matthew 20:26

  • The Five Servants

    “But whoever desires to become great among you, let him be your servant.” Matthew 20:26 Servant – What’s your conception of “servant”?  Are you a waiter, a volunteer, an employee, an assistant, a butler or maid, a public official or a slave?  Did you think all “servants” were the same?  English is sloppy where Greek…

  • Wishes

    “It is not so among you, but whoever wishes to become great among you shall be your servant,” Matthew 20:26 Wishes – Jesus was a man of action words.  He understood that life changes require strong commitments.  The translation “wishes” is not nearly strong enough to convey what Jesus is saying. The Greek verb used…