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Matthew 20:21-34 English Revised Version (ERV)

21. And he said unto her, What wouldest thou? She saith unto him, Command that these my two sons may sit, one on thy right hand, and one on thy left hand, in thy kingdom.

22. But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink the cup that I am about to drink? They say unto him, We are able.

23. He saith unto them, My cup indeed ye shall drink: but to sit on my right hand, and on my left hand, is not mine to give, but it is for them for whom it hath been prepared of my Father.

24. And when the ten heard it, they were moved with indignation concerning the two brethren.

25. But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Ye know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them.

26. Not so shall it be among you: but whosoever would become great among you shall be your minister;

27. and whosoever would be first among you shall be your servant:

28. even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.

29. And as they went out from Jericho, a great multitude followed him.

30. And behold, two blind men sitting by the way side, when they heard that Jesus was passing by, cried out, saying, Lord, have mercy on us, thou son of David.

31. And the multitude rebuked them, that they should hold their peace: but they cried out the more, saying, Lord, have mercy on us, thou son of David.

32. And Jesus stood still, and called them, and said, What will ye that I should do unto you?

33. They say unto him, Lord, that our eyes may be opened.

34. And Jesus, being moved with compassion, touched their eyes: and straightway they received their sight, and followed him.

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