Luke 22:25 — Compare Translations

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But Jesus said to them, The kings of the Gentiles are deified by them and exercise lordship [ruling as emperor-gods] over them; and those in authority over them are called benefactors and well-doers.

English Amplified Classic Bible 1987

But Jesus said to them, The kings of the Gentiles are deified by them and exercise lordship [ruling as emperor-gods] over them; and those in authority over them are called benefactors and well-doers.

English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025

So Jesus declared, “The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those in authority over them call themselves benefactors.

English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible

But he said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those who have authority over them have themselves called ‘Benefactors.’

English Darby 1890 : Public Domain

And he said to them, The kings of the nations rule over them, and they that exercise authority over them are called benefactors.

English EASY 2024

Jesus said to them, ‘Kings of other countries use great authority over their people. Leaders of those countries want people to say good things about them.

English ERV 2006 - Only For Website

But Jesus said to them, "The kings of the world rule over their people, and those who have authority over others want to be called 'the great providers for the people.'

And he said to them, "The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them, and those in authority over them are called benefactors.

English GNT (Good News Translation)

Jesus said to them, “The kings of the pagans have power over their people, and the rulers claim the title ‘Friends of the People.’

English God's Word - GW 1995

Jesus said to them, "The kings of nations have power over their people, and those in authority call themselves friends of the people.

English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website

But He said to them, "The kings of the Gentiles dominate them, and those who have authority over them are called 'Benefactors.'

English KJV 1611

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

English LSB

And He said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those who have authority over them are called ‘Benefactors.’

English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)

He said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them, and those who exercise authority over them are called benefactors.

English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

And He said to them, "The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those who have authority over them are called 'Benefactors.'

English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website

He said to them, "The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them and those in authority over them are addressed as 'Benefactors';

English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)

So Jesus said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those in authority over them are called ‘benefactors.’

English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website

Jesus said to them, "The kings of the nations hold power over their people. And those who order them around call themselves Protectors.

English NIV

Jesus said to them, "The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those who exercise authority over them call themselves Benefactors.

English NKJ 1982

And He said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them, and those who exercise authority over them are called ‘benefactors.’

English NLT

Jesus told them, "In this world the kings and great men order their people around, and yet they are called 'friends of the people.'

English NRSV 1989 - Only for website

But he said to them, "The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those in authority over them are called benefactors.

English Passion Translation Bible 2020

Jesus interrupted their argument, saying, “The kings and men of authority in this world rule oppressively over their subjects, claiming that they do it for the good of the people. They are obsessed with how others see them.

English RSV (Revised Standard Version)

And he said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and those in authority over them are called benefactors.

English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)

Jesus told them, “In this world the kings and great men order their slaves around, and the slaves have no choice but to like it!

English Tyndale 1537

And he said unto them: The kings of the gentiles reign over them;(kings of the world have dominion over the people) And they that bear rule over them, are called gracious lords.