Matthew 20:20
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Matt 20:20
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Then the mother of the sons of Zebedee came to Jesus with her sons, bowing down and making a request of Him.
Matt 20:21
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And He said to her, "What do you wish?" She *said to Him, "Command that in Your kingdom these two sons of mine may sit one on Your right and one on Your left."
Matt 20:22
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But Jesus answered, "You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I am about to drink?" They *said to Him, "We are able."
Matt 20:23
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He *said to them, "My cup you shall drink; but to sit on My right and on {My} left, this is not Mine to give, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared by My Father."
Matt 20:24
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And hearing {this,} the ten became indignant with the two brothers.
Matt 20:25
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But Jesus called them to Himself and said, "You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and {their} great men exercise authority over them.
Matt 20:26
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~"It is not this way among you, but whoever wishes to become great among you shall be your servant,
Matt 20:27
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and whoever wishes to be first among you shall be your slave;
Matt 20:28
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just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many."
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