The Workers of Pride (1 Cor 4) n Paul had shown the difference between spirituality and worldliness.

The Workers of Pride (1 Cor 4)The Workers of Pride (1 Cor 4)

Paul had shown the difference between Paul had shown the difference between spirituality and worldliness. spirituality and worldliness.


Paul had shown the difference between Paul had shown the difference between spirituality and worldliness. spirituality and worldliness.

The church was divided over “favorite” The church was divided over “favorite” preachers. preachers. (1:11-13)(1:11-13)


1 Corinthians 1:11-131 Corinthians 1:11-13 - For it has been - For it has been declared to me concerning you, my declared to me concerning you, my brethren, by those of Chloe’s brethren, by those of Chloe’s household,household, that there are contentions among you. 12 that there are contentions among you. 12 Now I say this, that each of you says, “I am Now I say this, that each of you says, “I am of Paul,” or “I am of Apollos,” or “I am of of Paul,” or “I am of Apollos,” or “I am of Cephas,” or “I am of Christ.” Cephas,” or “I am of Christ.”


In this case it was not due to things the In this case it was not due to things the preachers encouraged.preachers encouraged.


Rather there were individuals who wished Rather there were individuals who wished to use the love others had for these men to to use the love others had for these men to their own purposes.their own purposes.


Rather there were individuals who wished Rather there were individuals who wished to use the love others had for these men to to use the love others had for these men to their own purposes.their own purposes.

Satan commonly will use good things to his Satan commonly will use good things to his purposes. purposes. (2 Cor 11:12-15)(2 Cor 11:12-15)


2 Corinthians 11:12-152 Corinthians 11:12-15 - But what I do, I - But what I do, I will also continue to do, that I may cut off will also continue to do, that I may cut off the opportunity from those who desire an the opportunity from those who desire an opportunity to be regarded just as we are in opportunity to be regarded just as we are in the things of which they boast. 13 For such the things of which they boast. 13 For such areare false apostles, deceitful workers, false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into apostles of transforming themselves into apostles of Christ. Christ.


14 And no wonder! For Satan himself 14 And no wonder! For Satan himself transforms himself into an angel of light. 15 transforms himself into an angel of light. 15 Therefore Therefore it isit is no great thing if his ministers no great thing if his ministers also transform themselves into ministers of also transform themselves into ministers of righteousness, whose end will be according righteousness, whose end will be according to their works.to their works.


The motive of those who tried to exalt The motive of those who tried to exalt themselves as leaders by deceit was pride.themselves as leaders by deceit was pride.


The motive of those who tried to exalt The motive of those who tried to exalt themselves as leaders by deceit was pride.themselves as leaders by deceit was pride.

Pride is an overvaluation of ones abilities. Pride is an overvaluation of ones abilities. (Gal 6:3)(Gal 6:3)


Galatians 6:3Galatians 6:3 - For if anyone thinks - For if anyone thinks himself to be something, when he is himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself.nothing, he deceives himself.


Pride seeks the attention of men. Others Pride seeks the attention of men. Others who are perceived as in “competition” are who are perceived as in “competition” are viewed as adversaries.viewed as adversaries.


Pride seeks the attention of men. Others Pride seeks the attention of men. Others who are perceived as in “competition” are who are perceived as in “competition” are viewed as adversaries.viewed as adversaries.

It is in this atmosphere that false It is in this atmosphere that false accusations and bitter attacks can come.accusations and bitter attacks can come.


On the other hand, what is the motive of On the other hand, what is the motive of those who serve the Lord? those who serve the Lord? (Phil 1:15-17)(Phil 1:15-17)


Philippians 1:15-17Philippians 1:15-17 - Some indeed preach - Some indeed preach Christ even from envy and strife, and some Christ even from envy and strife, and some also from goodwill: 16 The former preach also from goodwill: 16 The former preach Christ from selfish ambition, not sincerely, Christ from selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my chains; 17 supposing to add affliction to my chains; 17 but the latter out of love, knowing that I am but the latter out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel.appointed for the defense of the gospel.


Pride can be the motivation of much Pride can be the motivation of much “personal work.”“personal work.”


Pride can be the motivation of much Pride can be the motivation of much “personal work”.“personal work”.

Ex. Preachers action overseas vs. home. Ex. Preachers action overseas vs. home. Actions after a church spilt.Actions after a church spilt.

What is the Heart of God’s Worker?What is the Heart of God’s Worker?

The apostles were men whom God had The apostles were men whom God had entrusted with His wordentrusted with His word. . (4:1-2)(4:1-2)


1 Corinthians 4:1-21 Corinthians 4:1-2 - Let a man so - Let a man so consider us, as servants of Christ and consider us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 Moreover it is required in stewards that one Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithful.be found faithful.


They were men under They were men under God’s authorityGod’s authority..


As “As “servantsservants” they were to follow orders.” they were to follow orders.


As “As “servantsservants” they were to follow orders.” they were to follow orders. As “As “stewardsstewards” they were entrusted with ” they were entrusted with

great riches. great riches. (2 Cor 12:7)(2 Cor 12:7)


2 Corinthians 12:72 Corinthians 12:7 7And lest I should be 7And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure.me, lest I be exalted above measure.


In these terms there is no room for a leader In these terms there is no room for a leader over their own party! God comes first. Look over their own party! God comes first. Look at Paul’s attitude verse those who would at Paul’s attitude verse those who would later form their own parties. later form their own parties. (Acts 20:27, 30)(Acts 20:27, 30)


Acts 20:27 Acts 20:27 - For I have not shunned to - For I have not shunned to declare to you the whole counsel of God. declare to you the whole counsel of God.


Acts 20:30 Acts 20:30 - Also from among yourselves - Also from among yourselves men will rise up, speaking perverse things, men will rise up, speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after themselves.to draw away the disciples after themselves.


We also are to take care concerning our We also are to take care concerning our teaching. teaching. (2 Tim 2:2;1 Tim 4:16)(2 Tim 2:2;1 Tim 4:16)


2 Timothy 2:22 Timothy 2:2 - And the things that you - And the things that you have heard from me among many have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. who will be able to teach others also.


1 Timothy 4:161 Timothy 4:16 - Take heed to yourself - Take heed to yourself and to the doctrine. Continue in them, for in and to the doctrine. Continue in them, for in doing this you will save both yourself and doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you.those who hear you.


They looked to They looked to God as their judgeGod as their judge. . (4:3-5)(4:3-5)


1 Corinthians 4:3-51 Corinthians 4:3-5 - But with me it is a very - But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you or by a small thing that I should be judged by you or by a human court. In fact, I do not even judge myself. 4 human court. In fact, I do not even judge myself. 4 For I know of nothing against myself, yet I am not For I know of nothing against myself, yet I am not justified by this; but He who judges me is the Lord. justified by this; but He who judges me is the Lord. 5 Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the 5 Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord comes, who will both bring to light the hidden Lord comes, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness and reveal the counsels of the things of darkness and reveal the counsels of the hearts. Then each one’s praise will come from God.hearts. Then each one’s praise will come from God.


Some have suggested that the word for Some have suggested that the word for judge in verses 3-4 deal with a gathering of judge in verses 3-4 deal with a gathering of evidence in order to render a final evidence in order to render a final judgment.judgment.



Who determines the standard of judgment?Who determines the standard of judgment?



Who determines the standard of judgment?Who determines the standard of judgment? Not the Corinthians or any manNot the Corinthians or any man. (Gal 1:10). (Gal 1:10)


Galatians 1:10Galatians 1:10 - For do I now persuade - For do I now persuade men, or God? Or do I seek to please men? men, or God? Or do I seek to please men? For if I still pleased men, I would not be a For if I still pleased men, I would not be a bondservant of Christ.bondservant of Christ.


Not Paul, even with a good conscienceNot Paul, even with a good conscience . . (1 John 3:19-22)(1 John 3:19-22)


1 John 3:19-221 John 3:19-22 - And by this we know that we - And by this we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before Him. 20For if our heart condemns us, God is Him. 20For if our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and knows all things. greater than our heart, and knows all things. 21Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, we 21Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, we have confidence toward God. 22And whatever we have confidence toward God. 22And whatever we ask we receive from Him, because we keep His ask we receive from Him, because we keep His commandments and do those things that are commandments and do those things that are pleasing in His sight.pleasing in His sight.


God will uncover all and judge with God will uncover all and judge with perfection! perfection! (4:5)(4:5)


1 Corinthians 4:51 Corinthians 4:5 - Therefore judge - Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord nothing before the time, until the Lord comes, who will both bring to light the comes, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness and reveal the hidden things of darkness and reveal the counsels of the hearts. Then each one’s counsels of the hearts. Then each one’s praise will come from God.praise will come from God.


Let us seek God’s praise.Let us seek God’s praise.


Let us seek God’s praise.Let us seek God’s praise. The workers of pride have a different heart.The workers of pride have a different heart.


They use God’s word to a different end. They use God’s word to a different end.


They use God’s word to a different end. They use God’s word to a different end. They will change it when it suits them. They will change it when it suits them.

(2 Cor 4:1-2)(2 Cor 4:1-2)


2 Corinthians 4:1-22 Corinthians 4:1-2 - Therefore, since we - Therefore, since we have this ministry, as we have received have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we do not lose heart. 2 But we have mercy, we do not lose heart. 2 But we have renounced the hidden things of shame, not renounced the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness nor handling the word walking in craftiness nor handling the word of God deceitfully, but by manifestation of of God deceitfully, but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.man’s conscience in the sight of God.


They may have good knowledge of God’s They may have good knowledge of God’s word and the ability to teach.word and the ability to teach.



What is their goal? You can tell by what What is their goal? You can tell by what motivates them!motivates them!



What is their goal? You can tell by what What is their goal? You can tell by what motivates them!motivates them!

They are very much involved with They are very much involved with unrighteous judgmentunrighteous judgment. . (Matt 7:1-4)(Matt 7:1-4)


Matthew 7:1-4Matthew 7:1-4 - “Judge not, that you be not - “Judge not, that you be not judged. 2 For with what judgment you judge, you judged. 2 For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you. 3 And why do you will be measured back to you. 3 And why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but do not look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye? 4 Or how can consider the plank in your own eye? 4 Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me remove the speck you say to your brother, ‘Let me remove the speck from your eye’; and look, a plank from your eye’; and look, a plank isis in your own in your own eye?eye?


Their goal is to be the best. Competitors Their goal is to be the best. Competitors must be destroyed.must be destroyed.





Those who seek to build a party will praise Those who seek to build a party will praise or attack you on the basis of your or attack you on the basis of your submitting to their will, not God’s.submitting to their will, not God’s.



Those who seek to build a party will praise Those who seek to build a party will praise or attack you on the basis of your or attack you on the basis of your submitting to their will, not God’s.submitting to their will, not God’s.

Some begin looking for material to be used Some begin looking for material to be used against another in the future.against another in the future.

God’s Worker and the worker of Pride (4:6-7)God’s Worker and the worker of Pride (4:6-7)

1 Corinthians 4:6-71 Corinthians 4:6-7 - Now these things, - Now these things, brethren, I have figuratively transferred to myself brethren, I have figuratively transferred to myself and Apollos for your sakes, that you may learn in and Apollos for your sakes, that you may learn in us not to think beyond what is written, that none us not to think beyond what is written, that none of you may be puffed up on behalf of one against of you may be puffed up on behalf of one against the other. 7 For who makes you differ from the other. 7 For who makes you differ from another? And what do you have that you did not another? And what do you have that you did not receive? Now if you did indeed receive it, why receive? Now if you did indeed receive it, why do you boast as if you had not received it?do you boast as if you had not received it?


Paul sought to protect and build up Paul sought to protect and build up Christians. Christians. (4:6)(4:6)


1 Corinthians 4:61 Corinthians 4:6 - Now these things, - Now these things, brethren, I have figuratively transferred to brethren, I have figuratively transferred to myself and Apollos for your sakes, that you myself and Apollos for your sakes, that you may learn in us not to think beyond what is may learn in us not to think beyond what is written, that none of you may be puffed up written, that none of you may be puffed up on behalf of one against the other.on behalf of one against the other.


Paul did not name those party leaders yet. Paul did not name those party leaders yet. He wanted their repentance.He wanted their repentance.


These “leaders” approach will lead to strife.These “leaders” approach will lead to strife.


These “leaders” approach will lead to strife.These “leaders” approach will lead to strife. Paul knew that any ability he had came Paul knew that any ability he had came

from God. from God. (4:7)(4:7)


1 Corinthians 4:71 Corinthians 4:7 7For who makes you 7For who makes you differ differ from another?from another? And what do you have And what do you have that you did not receive? Now if you did that you did not receive? Now if you did indeed receive indeed receive it,it, why do you boast as if why do you boast as if you had not received you had not received it?it?


Here there is no room for boasting. Here there is no room for boasting. (Gal 6:14)(Gal 6:14)


Galatians 6:14Galatians 6:14 - But God forbid that I - But God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world has been Jesus Christ, by whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.crucified to me, and I to the world.


These “leaders” sought attention to These “leaders” sought attention to themselves by the gifts of God.themselves by the gifts of God.


These “leaders” sought attention to These “leaders” sought attention to themselves by the gifts of God.themselves by the gifts of God.

Paul had a clear view of who he is before Paul had a clear view of who he is before God. God. (4:8-13)(4:8-13)


1 Corinthians 4:8-131 Corinthians 4:8-13 - You are already full! - You are already full! You are already rich! You have reigned as You are already rich! You have reigned as kings without us—and indeed I could wish kings without us—and indeed I could wish you did reign, that we also might reign with you did reign, that we also might reign with you! 9 For I think that God has displayed us, you! 9 For I think that God has displayed us, the apostles, last, as men condemned to death; the apostles, last, as men condemned to death; for we have been made a spectacle to the for we have been made a spectacle to the world, both to angels and to men. world, both to angels and to men.


10 We 10 We areare fools for Christ’s sake, but you fools for Christ’s sake, but you areare wise in Christ! We wise in Christ! We areare weak, but you weak, but you areare strong! You strong! You areare distinguished, but we distinguished, but we areare dishonored! 11To the present hour we both dishonored! 11To the present hour we both hunger and thirst, and we are poorly clothed, hunger and thirst, and we are poorly clothed, and beaten, and homeless. 12And we labor, and beaten, and homeless. 12And we labor, working with our own hands. Being reviled, working with our own hands. Being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we endure; we bless; being persecuted, we endure;


13 being defamed, we entreat. We have 13 being defamed, we entreat. We have been made as the filth of the world, the been made as the filth of the world, the offscouring of all things until now.offscouring of all things until now.


These leaders thought they were rich and These leaders thought they were rich and full. full. (Rev 3:14-19)(Rev 3:14-19)


Revelation 3:14-19Revelation 3:14-19 - “And to the angel of the - “And to the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write, ‘These things says church of the Laodiceans write, ‘These things says the Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the the Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God: 15 “I know your Beginning of the creation of God: 15 “I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. 16 So then, because wish you were cold or hot. 16 So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth. vomit you out of My mouth.


17Because you say, ‘I am rich, have become 17Because you say, ‘I am rich, have become wealthy, and have need of nothing’—and do not wealthy, and have need of nothing’—and do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked—18 I counsel you to buy from Me gold and naked—18 I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined in the fire, that you may be rich; and white refined in the fire, that you may be rich; and white garments, that you may be clothed, garments, that you may be clothed, thatthat the shame the shame of your nakedness may not be revealed; and anoint of your nakedness may not be revealed; and anoint your eyes with eye salve, that you may see. 19 As your eyes with eye salve, that you may see. 19 As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Therefore be many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Therefore be zealous and repent.zealous and repent.


Contrast this with what a worker for God Contrast this with what a worker for God will endure.will endure.


Contrast this with what a worker for God Contrast this with what a worker for God will endure.will endure.

The world will praise these “leaders” and The world will praise these “leaders” and despise the other. Who does God despise the other. Who does God praise? praise? (2 Cor 10:12, 17-18)(2 Cor 10:12, 17-18)


2 Corinthians 10:122 Corinthians 10:12 - For we dare not - For we dare not class ourselves or compare ourselves with class ourselves or compare ourselves with those who commend themselves. But they, those who commend themselves. But they, measuring themselves by themselves, and measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise. are not wise.


2 Corinthians 10:17-182 Corinthians 10:17-18 - But - But “he who “he who glories, let him glory in the Lord.”glories, let him glory in the Lord.” 18For 18For not he who commends himself is approved, not he who commends himself is approved, but whom the Lord commends.but whom the Lord commends.


We need to be careful in how we We need to be careful in how we recommend preachers. When we give recommend preachers. When we give emphasis to one’s speaking ability are we emphasis to one’s speaking ability are we appealing to the world or to God?appealing to the world or to God?


When we think of ourselves as “thinking” When we think of ourselves as “thinking” and others as “traditional” we may be and others as “traditional” we may be walking in the pathway of pride.walking in the pathway of pride.


When we think of ourselves as “thinking” When we think of ourselves as “thinking” and others as “traditional” we may be and others as “traditional” we may be walking in the pathway of pride.walking in the pathway of pride.

Because pride is essentially competitive Because pride is essentially competitive then the one who possesses pride is often then the one who possesses pride is often first to see it in another. They will be quick first to see it in another. They will be quick to judge another.to judge another.

God’s Workers will Influence Others for EternityGod’s Workers will Influence Others for Eternity

Paul genuinely cared for themPaul genuinely cared for them. (4:14-17). (4:14-17)


1 Corinthians 4:14-17 1 Corinthians 4:14-17 - I do not write - I do not write these things to shame you, but as my these things to shame you, but as my beloved children I warn beloved children I warn you.you. 15 For though 15 For though you might have ten thousand instructors in you might have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet Christ, yet you doyou do not not havehave many fathers; many fathers; for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel. through the gospel.


16 Therefore I urge you, imitate me. 17 For 16 Therefore I urge you, imitate me. 17 For this reason I have sent Timothy to you, who this reason I have sent Timothy to you, who is my beloved and faithful son in the Lord, is my beloved and faithful son in the Lord, who will remind you of my ways in Christ, who will remind you of my ways in Christ, as I teach everywhere in every church.as I teach everywhere in every church.


He allowed them shame in order to warn! He allowed them shame in order to warn! He was not just trying to hurt them.He was not just trying to hurt them.



He considered his love like that of a father.He considered his love like that of a father.



He considered his love like that of a father.He considered his love like that of a father. He sent Timothy to them to build them up He sent Timothy to them to build them up

in God’s word.in God’s word.


Paul was willing to confront and defeat Paul was willing to confront and defeat those who would not repent. those who would not repent. (4:18-21)(4:18-21)


1 Corinthians 4:18-211 Corinthians 4:18-21 - Now some are puffed - Now some are puffed up, as though I were not coming to you. 19 But I up, as though I were not coming to you. 19 But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord wills, and I will come to you shortly, if the Lord wills, and I will know, not the word of those who are puffed will know, not the word of those who are puffed up, but the power. 20 For the kingdom of God up, but the power. 20 For the kingdom of God isis not in word but in power. 21 What do you want? not in word but in power. 21 What do you want? Shall I come to you with a rod, or in love and a Shall I come to you with a rod, or in love and a spirit of gentleness?spirit of gentleness?


He would never seek peace at any price. He would never seek peace at any price. There is a time to stand.There is a time to stand.


He would never seek peace at any price. He would never seek peace at any price. There is a time to stand.There is a time to stand.

Why were the brethren becoming “puffed-Why were the brethren becoming “puffed-up” against one another? They had up” against one another? They had learned it from these proud men. learned it from these proud men. (4:6, 18)(4:6, 18)


1 Corinthians 4:61 Corinthians 4:6 - Now these things, - Now these things, brethren, I have figuratively transferred to brethren, I have figuratively transferred to myself and Apollos for your sakes, that you myself and Apollos for your sakes, that you may learn in us not to think beyond what is may learn in us not to think beyond what is written, that none of you may be puffed up written, that none of you may be puffed up on behalf of one against the other. on behalf of one against the other.


1 Corinthians 4:181 Corinthians 4:18 - Now some are puffed - Now some are puffed up, as though I were not coming to you.up, as though I were not coming to you.


Paul was willing to give these men time. If Paul was willing to give these men time. If they would not repent then they had to be they would not repent then they had to be dealt with. In the next chapter we will learn dealt with. In the next chapter we will learn more about the attitudes that spring from more about the attitudes that spring from pride. pride. (1 Cor 5:2)(1 Cor 5:2)


1 Corinthians 5:21 Corinthians 5:2 - And you are puffed - And you are puffed up, and have not rather mourned, that he up, and have not rather mourned, that he who has done this deed might be taken who has done this deed might be taken away from among you.away from among you.


The workers of pride will run over people The workers of pride will run over people that get in their way. that get in their way. (3 Jn 9-10)(3 Jn 9-10)


3 John 9-10 3 John 9-10 - I wrote to the church, but - I wrote to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to have the Diotrephes, who loves to have the preeminence among them, does not receive us. preeminence among them, does not receive us. 10Therefore, if I come, I will call to mind his 10Therefore, if I come, I will call to mind his deeds which he does, prating against us with deeds which he does, prating against us with malicious words. And not content with that, he malicious words. And not content with that, he himself does not receive the brethren, and himself does not receive the brethren, and forbids those who wish to, putting forbids those who wish to, putting themthem out of out of the church.the church.


Their first goal is to take out the leadership.Their first goal is to take out the leadership.


Their first goal is to take out the leadership.Their first goal is to take out the leadership. Why then do you suppose they concentrated Why then do you suppose they concentrated

their efforts in attacking Paul?their efforts in attacking Paul?



their efforts in attacking Paul?their efforts in attacking Paul? What kind of worker are you?What kind of worker are you?



their efforts in attacking Paul?their efforts in attacking Paul? What kind of worker are you?What kind of worker are you? When we know who God is and who we are When we know who God is and who we are

then we can be used by the Lord to then we can be used by the Lord to accomplish His work. accomplish His work. (1 Cor 4:7)(1 Cor 4:7)


1 Corinthians 4:71 Corinthians 4:7 - For who makes you - For who makes you differ differ from another?from another? And what do you have And what do you have that you did not receive? Now if you did that you did not receive? Now if you did indeed receive indeed receive it,it, why do you boast as if why do you boast as if you had not received you had not received it?it?


How do you view yourself and your How do you view yourself and your brethren? Are you a steward or a ruler? brethren? Are you a steward or a ruler? (Mt 20:25-28)(Mt 20:25-28)


Matthew 20:25-28Matthew 20:25-28 - But Jesus called them to - But Jesus called them to HimselfHimself and said, “You know that the rulers of and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those who the Gentiles lord it over them, and those who are great exercise authority over them. 26Yet are great exercise authority over them. 26Yet it shall not be so among you; but whoever it shall not be so among you; but whoever desires to become great among you, let him be desires to become great among you, let him be your servant. 27And whoever desires to be your servant. 27And whoever desires to be first among you, let him be yourfirst among you, let him be your


just as the Son of Man did not come to be just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.”ransom for many.”

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