World English Bible
Mark 10:42
“Jesus summoned them, and said to them, "You know that they who are recognized as rulers over the nations lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them.”
Verse in context — Mark 10
40
but to sit at my right hand and at my left hand is not mine to give, but for whom it has been prepared.
41
When the ten heard it, they began to be indignant towards James and John.
42
Jesus summoned them, and said to them, "You know that they who are recognized as rulers over the nations lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them.
43
But it shall not be so among you, but whoever wants to become great among you shall be your servant.
44
Whoever of you wants to become first among you, shall be bondservant of all.
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