Read Full ChapterSo Jesus declared, “The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those in authority over them call themselves benefactors.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
He said to them, “The kings of the nations lord it over them, and those who have authority over them are called ‘benefactors.’
World English Bible (WEB)
And{G1161} he said{G2036}{(G5627)} unto them{G846}, The kings{G935} of the Gentiles{G1484} exercise lordship over{G2961}{(G5719)} them{G846}; and{G2532} they that exercise authority upon{G1850}{(G5723)} them{G846} are called{G2564}{(G5743)} benefactors{G2110}.
Strong's King James
(25) Now He said to them, "The nations kings dominate them and ones having authority over them are called 'benefactors',
The F.O.G
[25] Jesus addressed their misunderstanding: "Worldly kings dominate their subjects, and those with authority demand to be called 'benefactors' while serving themselves.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
And he said to them, ‘The kings of the nations do exercise lordship over them, and those exercising authority upon them are called benefactors;
Young's Literal Translation
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