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When the ten other disciples heard what James and John had asked, they were indignant.
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But Jesus called them together and said, “You know that the rulers in this world lord it over their people, and officials flaunt their authority over those under them.
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But among you it will be different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant,
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and whoever wants to be first among you must become your slave.
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For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
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As Jesus and the disciples left the town of Jericho, a large crowd followed behind.
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Two blind men were sitting beside the road. When they heard that Jesus was coming that way, they began shouting, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!”
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“Be quiet!” the crowd yelled at them. But they only shouted louder, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!”
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When Jesus heard them, he stopped and called, “What do you want me to do for you?”