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Verses 24-25

Jesus’ point was quite clear. He did not measure greatness as the world does. In the world, authority over other people constitutes greatness, but in Jesus’ kingdom service of others does. Pagan rulers have two objectionable characteristics at least. First, they lord it over or tyrannize others (cf. 2 Corinthians 1:24; 1 Peter 5:3). Second, they take titles to themselves that indicate their superiority over others such as "benefactor" (cf. Matthew 23:7). Really Jesus is the only true benefactor (Gr. euergete, cf. Acts 10:38).

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