Study Desk

^(C1)Now an argument ^(F1)started among them as to which of them might be the greatest.

But Jesus, ^(C1)knowing ^(F1)what they were thinking in their hearts, took a child and had him stand by His side,

and He said to them, "^(C1)Whoever receives this child in My name receives Me, and whoever receives Me receives Him who sent Me; ^(C2)for the one who is least among all of you, this is the one who is great."

^(C1)John answered and said, "^(C2)Master, we saw someone casting out demons in Your name; and we tried to prevent him, because he does not follow along with us."

But Jesus said to him, "Do not hinder him; ^(C1)for the one who is not against you is ^(F1)for you."

And ^(C1)a dispute also developed among them as to which one of them was regarded as being the greatest.

^(C1)And He said to them, "The kings of the Gentiles domineer over them; and those who have authority over them are called 'Benefactors.'

"But it is not this way for you; ^(C1)rather, the one who is the greatest among you must become like ^(C2)the youngest, and the leader like the servant.

"For ^(C1)who is greater, the one who reclines at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one who reclines at the table? But ^(C2)I am among you as the one who serves.