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Gospel Reading - True leadership

²⁴And they began to argue among themselves as to who would have the highest rank in the coming Kingdom.^a

²⁵Jesus told them, “In this world the kings and great men order their slaves around, and the slaves have no choice but to like it!^{b 26}But among you, the one who serves you best will be your leader. ²⁷Out in the world the master sits at the table and is served by his servants. But not here! For I am your servant. ²⁸ Nevertheless, because you have stood true to me in these terrible days,^{c 29}and because my Father has granted me a Kingdom, I, here and now, grant you the right ³⁰to eat and drink at my table in that Kingdom; and you will sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

1. Implied.
2. Literally, “they [the kings and great men] are called ‘benefactors.’”
3. Literally, “you have continued with me in my temptation.”