40. But I don’t have the authority to grant you a seat at my right or left. Those positions have already been prepared for certain people.”
41. When the other ten apostles heard about it, they were irritated with James and John.
42. Jesus called the apostles and said, “You know that the acknowledged rulers of nations have absolute power over people and their officials have absolute authority over people.
43. But that’s not the way it’s going to be among you. Whoever wants to become great among you will be your servant.