Luke 22:25
King James Version
28 Jul 2026
“And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors.”
ἔπω
Speak, say, declare. Epō. Every word spoken or written carries weight before God. Speak with intention.
ἔθνος
Gentiles
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ἔθνος
Nation, people group, Gentile. Ethnos. Go and make disciples of all nations. Every people group on earth is included in God's redemptive plan. None are excluded.
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κυριεύω
rule over
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κυριεύω
To rule, to lord over. Kyrieúō. Death once lorded over us, but Christ now lords over the living and the dead. Submit to the one who rules rightly.
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ἐξουσιάζω
exercising authority over
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ἐξουσιάζω
exercising authority over
Control, exercise authority over. Exousiazō. The body has claims on us, and others can hold power over us, but Paul warns against coming under the control of anything but Christ. Let nothing master you.
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εὐεργέτης
benefactors
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εὐεργέτης
Benefactor, doer of good. Euergétēs. Jesus warned that rulers who lord over others call themselves benefactors, yet true greatness serves. Let your good works speak louder than your titles.
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καλέω
are called.
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καλέω
To call, to summon, to invite. Kaleo. Many are called but few are chosen. The call of God is universal but the response is personal. The invitation is open. Will you come.
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