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The Son of Man is going to die the way it has been planned for him. But how horrible it will be for that person who betrays him."
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So they began to discuss with each other who could do such a thing.
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Then a quarrel broke out among the disciples. They argued about who should be considered the greatest.
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Jesus said to them, "The kings of nations have power over their people, and those in authority call themselves friends of the people.
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But you're not going to be that way! Rather, the greatest among you must be like the youngest, and your leader must be like a servant.
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Who's the greatest, the person who sits at the table or the servant? Isn't it really the person who sits at the table? But I'm among you as a servant.
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"You have stood by me in the troubles that have tested me.
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So as my Father has given me a kingdom, I'm giving it to you.
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You will eat and drink at my table in my kingdom. You will also sit on thrones and judge the twelve tribes of Israel."
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[Then the Lord said,] "Simon, Simon, listen! Satan has demanded to have you apostles for himself. He wants to separate you from me as a farmer separates wheat from husks.
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But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith will not fail. So when you recover, strengthen the other disciples."