Luke
“For whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? is not he that sitteth at meat? but I am among you as he that serveth.”
Luke 22:27
Luke 22:27 (KJV) speaks to serving others, humility, and leadership — words set in Luke, the Gospel with careful attention to the lowly and the lost. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“And he sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto them, If any man desire to be first, the same shall be last of all, and servant of all.”
Mark 9:35“And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant:”
Matthew 20:27“Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.”
Matthew 5:5“I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.”
Luke 18:14“For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.”
Mark 10:45“And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.”
Matthew 25:40
Common questions
What does Luke 22:27 mean?
In the King James Version, Luke 22:27 reads: "For whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? is not he that sitteth at meat? but I am among you as he that serveth." The verse speaks to serving others, humility, and leadership. To read it well, take it in the flow of Luke 22 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Luke 22:27 in the King James Version?
Yes. "For whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? is not he that sitteth at meat? but I am among you as he that serveth." is Luke 22:27 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Luke chapter 22.
What are some related Bible verses to Luke 22:27?
Verses that sit beside Luke 22:27 include Mark 9:35, Matthew 20:27, and Matthew 5:5. Reading them alongside Luke 22:27 deepens the theme of serving others.
How can I pray with Luke 22:27?
Read Luke 22:27 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.