Bible Verses About Serving Others

The greatest among you shall be your servant — Matthew 23:11. Scripture on servant leadership and doing good to all. Below are 5 key passages from the King James Version (KJV) on this theme.

What does the Bible say about serving others?

The greatest among you shall be your servant — Matthew 23:11. Scripture on servant leadership and doing good to all.

5 Bible Verses About Serving others (KJV)

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

Matthew 20:28 KJV Read Matthew chapter 20 →

“For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.”

Galatians 5:13 KJV Read Galatians chapter 5 →

“And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.”

Matthew 25:40 KJV Read Matthew chapter 25 →

“Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;”

Romans 12:11 KJV Read Romans chapter 12 →

“Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others.”

Ephesians 2:3 KJV Read Ephesians chapter 2 →

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Frequently Asked Questions About Serving others in the Bible

What does the Bible say about serving others?
The greatest among you shall be your servant — Matthew 23:11. Scripture on servant leadership and doing good to all. Key KJV passages: Matthew 20:28, Galatians 5:13, Matthew 25:40, Romans 12:11, Ephesians 2:3.
What are the best Bible verses about serving others?
The most important KJV passages on serving others include: Matthew 20:28, Galatians 5:13, Matthew 25:40, Romans 12:11, Ephesians 2:3. Read all 5 passages free at The Living Sword Bible — no account, no ads.
Where in the Bible does it talk about serving others?
The Bible addresses serving others throughout both Testaments. Key references include Matthew 20:28, Galatians 5:13, Matthew 25:40, Romans 12:11, Ephesians 2:3. Explore every passage in context at thelivingsword.org.
What does the New Testament say about serving others?
New Testament scriptures on serving others: Matthew 20:28, Galatians 5:13, Matthew 25:40, Romans 12:11. Read them free at The Living Sword Bible.
How do I study Bible verses about serving others?
The Living Sword Bible app offers word-by-word study with original Hebrew and Greek, multiple translations (KJV, World English Bible, Geneva Bible, Young's Literal, ASV, Darby), cross-references, and an AI companion that answers only from Scripture. Read all 5 passages on serving others at thelivingsword.org — free, no account, no download required.

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