Matthew 20:26

It shall not be this way among you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant,

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

It shall not be so among you, but whoever desires to become great among you shall be your servant.

World English Bible (WEB)

But{G1161} it shall{G2071} not{G3756} be{G2071}{(G5704)} so{G3779} among{G1722} you{G5213}: but{G235} whosoever{G3739}{G1437} will{G2309}{(G5725)} be{G1096}{(G5635)} great{G3173} among{G1722} you{G5213}, let him be{G2077}{(G5749)} your{G5216} minister{G1249};

Strong's King James

(26) It's not this way among you rather whoever wishes to become great among you will be your servant.

The F.O.G

But it must not be this way among you! Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must become your servant.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

but not so shall it be among you, but whoever may will among you to become great, let him be your ministrant;

Young's Literal Translation

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Matthew 20:26

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Jean Paul Joseph

Matthew 20:26