Matthew 20:24

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Matthew 20:22–26 · Berean Standard Bible

22 “You do not know what you are asking,” Jesus replied. “Can you drink the cup I am going to drink?” “We can,” the brothers answered.

23 “You will indeed drink My cup,” Jesus said. “But to sit at My right or left is not Mine to grant. These seats belong to those for whom My Father has prepared them.”

24 When the ten heard about this, they were indignant with the two brothers.

25 But Jesus called them aside and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their superiors exercise authority over them.

26 It shall not be this way among you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant,

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Luke 22:24

A dispute also arose among the disciples as to which of them would be considered the greatest.

Luke 22:25

So Jesus declared, “The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those in authority over them call themselves benefactors.

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James 3:14

But if you harbor bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast in it or deny the truth.

James 3:15

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James 3:16

For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every evil practice.

James 3:17

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James 3:18

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