Whoever wants to be great must be a servant.

What it means

Greatness is turned upside down: the leader is the one who serves. Status is measured by how many people you lift. Look for the task nobody wants and do it well.

The source

"Whoever wants to be great must be a servant." Jesus said it in Matthew 20:26. Translated from the original Greek by Spartan Surfers.

"ὃς ἐὰν θέλῃ ἐν ὑμῖν μέγας γενέσθαι ἔσται ὑμῶν διάκονος"

Original Greek, Matthew 20:26. Text read at github.com.

Who said it

Jesus (c. 4 BC – c. AD 30). Jewish teacher from Nazareth in Galilee whose sayings were written down in Greek in the four Gospels. Christians follow him as the Son of God.

Questions

What does "Whoever wants to be great must be a servant." mean?

Greatness is turned upside down: the leader is the one who serves. Status is measured by how many people you lift. Look for the task nobody wants and do it well.

Who said "Whoever wants to be great must be a servant."?

Jesus (c. 4 BC – c. AD 30). Source: Matthew 20:26.

What is the original Greek?

ὃς ἐὰν θέλῃ ἐν ὑμῖν μέγας γενέσθαι ἔσται ὑμῶν διάκονος. Translated from the original Greek by Spartan Surfers.

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