Read Full ChapterBut you shall not be like them. Instead, the greatest among you should be like the youngest, and the one who leads like the one who serves.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
But not so with you. But one who is the greater among you, let him become as the younger, and one who is governing, as one who serves.
World English Bible (WEB)
But{G1161} ye{G5210} shall not{G3756} be so{G3779}: but{G235} he that is greatest{G3187} among{G1722} you{G5213}, let him be{G1096}{(G5634)} as{G5613} the younger{G3501}; and{G2532} he that is chief{G2233}{(G5740)}, as{G5613} he that doth serve{G1247}{(G5723)}.
Strong's King James
(26) but not so with you! Rather the one greatest in you becomes like the youngest and the leader as a servant.
The F.O.G
[26] But you must be different. The greatest among you should be like the youngest—the least privileged. The one who leads must truly serve others.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
but ye are not so, but he who is greater among you—let him be as the younger; and he who is leading, as he who is ministering;
Young's Literal Translation
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