Matthew 23:11

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But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.

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Mark 10:42 Mark 10:43 Mark 10:44 Mark 10:45 Luke 22:24 Luke 22:25 Luke 22:26 Luke 22:27 Luke 22:28 Luke 22:29 Luke 22:30

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Mark 10:44

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Luke 22:24

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- **The Savior’s Abiding Compassion** — Ulisses Soares (October 2021) · Reference
  As do many other events during Jesus’s earthly ministry, this account demonstrates once more that the Savior acted compassionately toward all who would come unto Him—without distinction—and most especially toward those who most needed His help.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/10/14soares?lang=eng&id=p4#p4

- **The Character of Christ** — D. Todd Christofferson (April 2026) · Reference
  “For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2026/04/51christofferson?lang=eng&id=p_ePKcJ#p_ePKcJ

- **Go and Do Likewise** — James E. Evanson (October 2025) · Reference
  To all of you who serve, and especially to the over 4,000 young service missionaries, we love you!
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/10/42evanson?lang=eng&id=p_aQRXm#p_aQRXm

- **Overcoming the World** — Neil L. Andersen (April 2017) · Quote
  > “He that is greatest among you shall be your servant.”
  Overcoming the world means turning ourselves outward, remembering the second commandment: “He that is greatest among you shall be your servant.” The happiness of our spouse is more important than our own pleasure.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/04/overcoming-the-world?lang=eng&id=p31#p31

- **The Greatest among You** — Dieter F. Uchtdorf (April 2017) · Quote
  > “He that is greatest among you shall be your servant.”
  He knew and put into practice the words of the Savior: “He that is greatest among you shall be your servant.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/04/the-greatest-among-you?lang=eng&id=p49#p49

- **What Thinks Christ of Me?** — Neil L. Andersen (April 2012) · Quote
  > “He that is greatest among you shall be your servant.”
  Let me share two examples of discipleship in action.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2012/04/what-thinks-christ-of-me?lang=eng&id=p12#p12

- **Happiness, Your Heritage** — Dieter F. Uchtdorf (October 2008) · Quote
  > “He that is greatest among you shall be your servant.”
  You wonderful sisters render compassionate service to others for reasons that supersede desires for personal benefits.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2008/10/happiness-your-heritage?lang=eng&id=p51#p51

- **To the Women of the Church** — Howard W. Hunter (October 1992) · Quote
  > “He that is greatest among you shall be your servant.”
  Sisters, continue to seek opportunities for service.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1992/10/to-the-women-of-the-church?lang=eng&id=p20#p20

- **“One Small Step for a Man; One Giant Leap for Mankind”** — Carlos E. Asay (April 1990) · Alludes to
  Greatness is measured by men in many ways.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1990/04/one-small-step-for-a-man-one-giant-leap-for-mankind?lang=eng&id=p5#p5

- **The Joy of Service** — Russell C. Taylor (October 1984) · Quote
  > “He that is greatest among you shall be your servant.”
  I can say unashamedly, I rejoice in the service of God.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1984/10/the-joy-of-service?lang=eng&id=p3#p3

- **Parent-Child Interviews** — Carlos E. Asay (October 1983) · Quote
  > “He that is greatest among you shall be your servant.”
  “He that is greatest among you shall be your servant.” (Matt.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1983/10/parent-child-interviews?lang=eng&id=p7#p7

- **True Greatness** — Howard W. Hunter (April 1982) · Quote
  > “He that is greatest among you shall be your servant.”
  Now, I do not mean to discount too much the great accomplishments of the world that have given us so many opportunities and which provide culture and order and excitement to our lives.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1982/04/true-greatness?lang=eng&id=p13#p13

- **The Gospel—The Foundation for Our Career** — Boyd K. Packer (April 1982) · Alludes to
  There will be many who struggle through life with small ownership and low income who discover, because they have been decent, the meaning of the scripture, “He that is greatest among you,” let him be “the least and the servant of all.” (Matt.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1982/04/the-gospel-the-foundation-for-our-career?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

- **Peace** — Eldred G. Smith (April 1972) · Quote
  > “But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.”
  A key to peace, then, is service.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1972/04/peace?lang=eng&id=p29#p29

The Savior’s Abiding Compassion

Ulisses Soares October 2021 Saturday Morning Session

As do many other events during Jesus’s earthly ministry, this account demonstrates once more that the Savior acted compassionately toward all who would come unto Him—without distinction—and most especially toward those who most needed His help.

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The Character of Christ

D. Todd Christofferson April 2026 Sunday Afternoon Session

“For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.”

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Go and Do Likewise

James E. Evanson October 2025 Sunday Morning Session

To all of you who serve, and especially to the over 4,000 young service missionaries, we love you!

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Overcoming the World

Neil L. Andersen April 2017 Saturday Afternoon Session

“He that is greatest among you shall be your servant.”

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The Greatest among You

Dieter F. Uchtdorf April 2017 General Priesthood Session

“He that is greatest among you shall be your servant.”

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What Thinks Christ of Me?

Neil L. Andersen April 2012 Sunday Afternoon Session

“He that is greatest among you shall be your servant.”

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Happiness, Your Heritage

Dieter F. Uchtdorf October 2008 General Relief Society Meeting

“He that is greatest among you shall be your servant.”

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To the Women of the Church

Howard W. Hunter October 1992 General Women’s Meeting

“He that is greatest among you shall be your servant.”

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“One Small Step for a Man; One Giant Leap for Mankind”

Carlos E. Asay April 1990 Sunday Morning Session

Greatness is measured by men in many ways.

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The Joy of Service

Russell C. Taylor October 1984 Saturday Afternoon Session

“He that is greatest among you shall be your servant.”

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Parent-Child Interviews

Carlos E. Asay October 1983 Saturday Morning Session

“He that is greatest among you shall be your servant.”

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True Greatness

Howard W. Hunter April 1982 Saturday Afternoon Session

“He that is greatest among you shall be your servant.”

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The Gospel—The Foundation for Our Career

Boyd K. Packer April 1982 General Welfare Session

There will be many who struggle through life with small ownership and low income who discover, because they have been decent, the meaning of the scripture, “He that is greatest among you,” let him be “the least and the servant of all.” (Matt.

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Peace

Eldred G. Smith April 1972 Sunday Afternoon Session

“But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.”

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