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Christian teaching Quote by John the Apostle

“Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord; neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him.” quote by John the Apostle
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“Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord; neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him.”

John the Apostle

About This Quote

Source Bible: Gospel of John, Chapter 13, Verse 16

The servant should not consider themselves superior to the one they serve, nor should the messenger think they are above the source of their mission.

In simple terms: Servants and messengers must stay humble.

Key Takeaway

Practice humility in service.

Themes

humility service leadership

Mood

reflective serious

Type

biblical ethical

When to use this quote

  • workplace hierarchy
  • mentorship
  • volunteer work

Key Concepts

Christian ethics servant leadership

Practical Applications

  • faith communities

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance humility with confidence?
  • When does deference become detrimental?
A Different Perspective

Humility can be mistaken for weakness.

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