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^(C1)Then the mother of ^(C2)the ^(F1)sons of Zebedee came to ^(F2)Jesus with her sons, ^(C3)bowing down and making a request of Him.

And He said to her, "What do you desire?" She ^(*)said to Him, "Say that in Your kingdom these two sons of mine ^(C1)shall sit, one at Your right, and one at Your left."

But Jesus replied, "You do not know what you are asking. Are you able ^(C1)to drink the cup that I am about to drink?" They ^(*)said to Him, "We are able."

He ^(*)said to them, "^(C1)My cup you shall drink; but to sit at My right and at My left is not Mine to give, ^(C2)but it is for those for whom it has been ^(C3)prepared by My Father."

And after hearing this, the other ten disciples became indignant with the two brothers.

^(C1)But Jesus called them to Himself and said, "You know that the rulers of the Gentiles domineer over them, and ^(F1)those in high position exercise authority over them.

"It ^(F1)is not this way among you, ^(C1)but whoever wants to become ^(F2)prominent among you shall be your servant,

and whoever desires to be first among you shall be your slave;