Matthew 20:25 — Compare Translations

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English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young

and Jesus having called them near, said, `Ye have known that the rulers of the nations do exercise lordship over them, and those great do exercise authority over them,

English ASV

But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Ye know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them.

English Amplified

And Jesus called them to Him and said, You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great men hold them in subjection [tyrannizing over them].

English Amplified Classic Bible 1987

And Jesus called them to Him and said, You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great men hold them in subjection [tyrannizing over them].

English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025

But Jesus called them aside and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their superiors exercise authority over them.

English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible

Jesus called them over and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those in high positions act as tyrants over them.

English Darby 1890 : Public Domain

But Jesus having called them to [him], said, Ye know that the rulers of the nations exercise lordship over them, and the great exercise authority over them.

English EASY 2024

Then Jesus told all the 12 disciples to come to him. He said to them, ‘You know the things that rulers of other countries do. They show that they have great power over their people. The leaders of those countries use great authority over their people.

English ERV 2006 - Only For Website

So Jesus called the followers together. He said, "You know that the rulers of the non- Jewish people love to show their power over the people. And their important leaders love to use all their authority over the people.

But Jesus called them to him and said, "You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them.

English GNT (Good News Translation)

So Jesus called them all together and said, “You know that the rulers of the heathen have power over them, and the leaders have complete authority.

English God's Word - GW 1995

Jesus called the apostles and said, "You know that the rulers of nations have absolute power over people and their officials have absolute authority over people.

English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website

But Jesus called them over and said, "You know that the rulers of the Gentiles dominate them, and the men of high position exercise power over them.

English KJV 1611

But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise authority upon them.

English LSB

But Jesus called them to Himself and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great men exercise authority over them.

English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)

But Jesus called them to Him and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those who are great exercise authority over them.

English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

But Jesus called them to Himself and said, "You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great men exercise authority over them.

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

But Jesus summoned them and said, "You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and the great ones make their authority over them felt.

English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)

But Jesus called them and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those in high positions use their authority over them.

English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website

Jesus called them together. He said, "You know about the rulers of the nations. They hold power over their people. Their high officials order them around.

English NIV

Jesus called them together and said, "You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them.

English NKJ 1982

But Jesus called them to Himself and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those who are great exercise authority over them.

English NLT

But Jesus called them together and said, "You know that in this world kings are tyrants, and officials lord it over the people beneath them.

English NRSV 1989 - Only for website

But Jesus called them to him and said, "You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones are tyrants over them.

English Passion Translation Bible 2020

Jesus, knowing their thoughts, called them to his side and said, “Kings and those with great authority in this world rule oppressively over their subjects, like tyrants.

English RSV (Revised Standard Version)

But Jesus called them to him and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great men exercise authority over them.

English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)

But Jesus called them together and said, “Among the heathen, kings are tyrants and each minor official lords it over those beneath him.

English Tyndale 1537

But Jesus called them unto him, and said: Ye know, that the lords of the gentiles have domination over them. And they that are great, exercise power over them.