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Bible dictionary for children

Servant

A servant is someone who serves another.

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In simple words

What does it mean?

A servant is someone who serves another. In different Bible settings the word can describe paid service, enslavement or a picture of willing care.

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How is helping a group different from trying to control it?

An example from the Bible

Jesus tells his disciples that greatness among them involves serving others. Here he challenges the desire to use status to dominate.

Read Mark 10:43 ↗

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Related reading: Mark 10:43

But it shall not be so among you, but whoever wants to become great among you shall be your servant.
Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.

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