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Now there was also a dispute among them, as to which of them should be considered the greatest.
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And He said to them, "The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them, and those who exercise authority over them are called 'benefactors.'
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But not so among you; on the contrary, he who is greatest among you, let him be as the younger, and he who governs as he who serves.
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For who is greater, he who sits at the table, or he who serves? Is it not he who sits at the table? Yet I am among you as the One who serves.
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But you are those who have continued with Me in My trials.
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And I bestow upon you a kingdom, just as My Father bestowed one upon Me,
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that you may eat and drink at My table in My kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel."
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And the Lord said, "Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat.
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But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren."
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But he said to Him, "Lord, I am ready to go with You, both to prison and to death."
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Then He said, "I tell you, Peter, the rooster shall not crow this day before you will deny three times that you know Me."
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And He said to them, "When I sent you without money bag, knapsack, and sandals, did you lack anything?" So they said, "Nothing."
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Then He said to them, "But now, he who has a money bag, let him take it, and likewise a knapsack; and he who has no sword, let him sell his garment and buy one.
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For I say to you that this which is written must still be accomplished in Me: 'And He was numbered with the transgressors.' For the things concerning Me have an end."
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So they said, "Lord, look, here are two swords." And He said to them, "It is enough."
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Coming out, He went to the Mount of Olives, as He was accustomed, and His disciples also followed Him.
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When He came to the place, He said to them, "Pray that you may not enter into temptation."
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And He was withdrawn from them about a stone's throw, and He knelt down and prayed,
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saying, "Father, if it is Your will, take this cup away from Me; nevertheless not My will, but Yours, be done."
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Then an angel appeared to Him from heaven, strengthening Him.
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And being in agony, He prayed more earnestly. Then His sweat became like great drops of blood falling down to the ground.