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The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 23:11

But he that is greatest … your servant; δια ì κονος : minister (see Matthew 20:26 , Matthew 20:27 ). It was there said to the apostles alone; here it is spoken more publicly to emphasize the contrast between Christian humility and Pharisaical pride and vanity. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 23:11

Greatness finding expression in service. This setting of truth was repeated by our Lord again and again, and variously illustrated by parable and by example (as in our Lord's washing the disciples' feet). He must have been much impressed by the unreadiness to serve which distinguished the prominent religionists of his days. The Pharisee class was always scheming to get— to get wealth, to get praise, to get credit. He never saw them giving, or trying to do anything for anybody. They were... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 23:11-12

See the notes at Matthew 20:26.He that shall humble himself ... - God will exalt or honor him that is humble, and that seeks a lowly place among people. That is true religion, and God will reward it. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 23:11-12

Matthew 23:11-12. But he that is greatest among you, &c. If any one among you would in reality be greater than another, let him be the more condescending, kind, and ready cheerfully to serve others in love. The words may either imply, 1st, a promise that such should be accounted greatest, and stand highest in the favour of God, who should be most humble, submissive, and serviceable: or, 2d, a precept enjoining the person who should be advanced to any place of dignity, trust, or honour... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 23:1-39

129. More about scribes and Pharisees (Matthew 23:1-39; Mark 12:38-40; Luke 20:45-47)Instead of teaching only the law of Moses, the scribes and Pharisees added countless laws of their own. Instead of making the people’s load lighter, they made it heavier. People could profit from listening to the scribes’ teaching of Moses’ law, but they were not to copy the scribes’ behaviour (Matthew 23:1-4).Jesus gave two specific reasons for his condemnation of the scribes. First, they wanted to make a... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 23:11

he that is greatest among you = the greater of you. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 23:11

But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant. And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be humbled; and whosoever shall humble himself shall be exalted.Thus, Christ climaxed his teaching on the basic moral failure of the Pharisees. It was their love of preference, desire for social or worldly acclaim, delight in popularity, affinity for pompous titles, and their constant jostling each other for positions of eminence - these were the outward symptoms of their deadly pride within, which... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 23:8-11

Matthew 23:8-11. But be not ye called Rabbi— The Apostles of Christ were to be very different, both in temper and conduct, from the Jewish teachers. They were to decline being called Rabbi, because the thing signified by it belonged solely to their Master, in whom all the treasuries of knowledge and wisdom are hid; and who for that reason is the only infallible director of men's consciences; also because they owed none of their knowledge to themselves, but derived it entirely from him; in which... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Matthew 23:11

11. But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant—This plainly means, "shall show that he is so by becoming your servant"; as in :-, compared with Mark 10:44. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 23:1-12

1. Jesus’ admonition of the multitudes and His disciples 23:1-12 (cf. Mark 12:38-39; Luke 20:45-46) read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 23:11

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 23:11

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 23:11-12

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 23:11-12

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 23:1-39

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 23:11

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 23:11

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 23:8-11

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Matthew 23:11

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 23:1-12

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