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Luke 22:25

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures
- 25 But he said to them: “The kings of the nations lord it over them, and those having authority over them are called Benefactors.+

Luke 22:25

The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures
- 25 ὁ The (one) δὲ but εἶπεν said αὐτοῖς to them Οἱ The βασιλεῖς kings τῶν of the ἐθνῶν nations κυριεύουσιν are acting as lords of αὐτῶν them καὶ and οἱ the (ones) ἐξουσιάζοντες having authority αὐτῶν of them εὐεργέται benefactors καλοῦνται. are being called.

Luke 22:25

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures—With References
- 25 But he said to them: “The kings of the nations lord it over them, and those having authority over them are called Benefactors.+

Luke 22:25

The Bible in Living English
- 25 but he said to them “The kings of the nations play the owner with them, and those who govern them are called Benefactors;

Luke 22:25

American Standard Version
- 25 And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles have lordship over them; and they that have authority over them are called Benefactors.

Luke 22:25

The Emphasized Bible
- 25 And he said unto them—The kings of the nations lord it over them, And they who wield authority over them benefactors are called.

Luke 22:25

King James Version
- 25 And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors.

Luke Study Notes—Chapter 22

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)
- 22:25
  
  Benefactors: The Greek word eu·er·geʹtes (lit., “one who is doing good to [others]”) was often used as an honorary title for princes or distinguished people, especially those recognized for their civic contributions. Those “taking the lead” among Christ’s followers should not consider themselves to be “Benefactors” to whom their fellow believers are somehow indebted, for they are not to be like the rulers of this world.—Lu 22:26.