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There arose also a contention among them, which of them was considered to be greatest.
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He said to them, "The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those who have authority over them are called `benefactors.`
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But not so with you. But one who is the greater among you, let him become as the lesser, and one who is governing, as one who serves.
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For who is greater, one who sits at the table, or one who serves? Isn`t it he who sits at the table? But I am in the midst of you as one who serves.
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But you are those who have continued with me in my temptations.
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I appoint to you a kingdom, even as my Father appointed to me,
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that you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom. You will sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel."