John Bengel Commentary - Matthew 20:25 - 20:25

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John Bengel Commentary - Matthew 20:25 - 20:25


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Mat 20:25. Προσκαλεσάμενος αὐτοὺς, having called them to Him) They had been moved, therefore, with indignation when their Master was not present. He avowedly corrects them.-οἴδατε, κ.τ.λ., ye know, etc.) Therefore ye think that it will be the same in the kingdom of the Messiah.-κατακυριεύουσιν [E. V. exercise dominion over]-κατεξουσιάζουσιν [E. V. exercise authority upon]-In both these compound verbs the κατὰ intensifies the signification (see S. V. of Gen 1:28, and Psa 72:8), and in this passage distinguishes between the legitimate use and frequent abuse of authority.-οἱ μεγἁλοι, they that are great) sc. ministers of state, who are often more imperious than their lords.