23. And they began to inquire among themselves which of them it was who was about to do this. [Ps. 41:9.]
24. Now an eager contention arose among them [as to] which of them was considered and reputed to be the greatest.
25. But Jesus said to them, The kings of the Gentiles are deified by them and exercise lordship [ruling as emperor-gods] over them; and those in authority over them are called benefactors and well-doers.
26. But this is not to be so with you; on the contrary, let him who is the greatest among you become like the youngest, and him who is the chief and leader like one who serves.
27. For who is the greater, the one who reclines at table (the master), or the one who serves? Is it not the one who reclines at table? But I am in your midst as One Who serves.
28. And you are those who have remained [throughout] and persevered with Me in My trials;
29. And as My Father has appointed a kingdom and conferred it on Me, so do I confer on you [the privilege and decree],