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Drewmohey Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Shortening a bible passage

I'm trying to shorten a passage from the bible: "But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant."

Which one of these would be grammatically correct?
1) The greatest among you shall be your servant
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2) The greatest among you shall be your servants

Thanks!
  

Top answer

Hi, Both are grammatically correct, but the singular in #1 is closer to the original. Clive

— Clive

  • Hi, Both are grammatically correct, but the singular in #1 is closer to the original.
  • Clive
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Hi,

Both are grammatically correct, but the singular in #1 is closer to the original.

Clive
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