Mark
“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
Mark 9:35 (KJV) speaks to humility, serving others, and meekness — words set in Mark, the fast-moving Gospel of Jesus' works. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“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“And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant:”
Matthew 20:27“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“Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.”
Matthew 5:5“When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.”
Proverbs 11:2“Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.”
1 Peter 5:5
Common questions
What does Mark 9:35 mean?
In the King James Version, Mark 9:35 reads: "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." The verse speaks to humility, serving others, and meekness. To read it well, take it in the flow of Mark 9 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 Mark 9:35 in the King James Version?
Yes. "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." is Mark 9:35 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Mark chapter 9.
What are some related Bible verses to Mark 9:35?
Verses that sit beside Mark 9:35 include Luke 22:27, Matthew 20:27, and Luke 18:14. Reading them alongside Mark 9:35 deepens the theme of humility.
How can I pray with Mark 9:35?
Read Mark 9:35 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.