Matthew
“And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant:”
Matthew 20:27
Matthew 20:27 (KJV) speaks to humility, serving others, and leadership — words set in Matthew, the Gospel that presents Jesus as the promised King. 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“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“He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?”
Micah 6:8“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“Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.”
James 4:10“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
Common questions
What does Matthew 20:27 mean?
In the King James Version, Matthew 20:27 reads: "And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant:" The verse speaks to humility, serving others, and leadership. To read it well, take it in the flow of Matthew 20 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 Matthew 20:27 in the King James Version?
Yes. "And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant:" is Matthew 20:27 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Matthew chapter 20.
What are some related Bible verses to Matthew 20:27?
Verses that sit beside Matthew 20:27 include Mark 9:35, Luke 22:27, and Micah 6:8. Reading them alongside Matthew 20:27 deepens the theme of humility.
How can I pray with Matthew 20:27?
Read Matthew 20:27 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.