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The disciples began to ask each other which of them would ever do such a thing.
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Then they began to argue among themselves about who would be the greatest among them.
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Jesus told them, “In this world the kings and great men lord it over their people, yet they are called ‘friends of the people.’
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But among you it will be different. Those who are the greatest among you should take the lowest rank, and the leader should be like a servant.
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Who is more important, the one who sits at the table or the one who serves? The one who sits at the table, of course. But not here! For I am among you as one who serves.
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And just as my Father has granted me a Kingdom, I now grant you the right
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to eat and drink at my table in my Kingdom. And you will sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
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“Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift each of you like wheat.
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But I have pleaded in prayer for you, Simon, that your faith should not fail. So when you have repented and turned to me again, strengthen your brothers.”
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Peter said, “Lord, I am ready to go to prison with you, and even to die with you.”