Then an argument started among the disciples as to which of them would be the greatest.
At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who then is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”
Then they came to Capernaum. While Jesus was in the house, He asked them, “What were you discussing on the way?”
Then the mother of Zebedee’s sons came to Jesus with her sons and knelt down to make a request of Him.
I have written to the church about this, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first, will not accept our instruction.
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves.
Since we live by the Spirit, let us walk in step with the Spirit.
Do everything without complaining or arguing,
idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions,
A dispute also arose among the disciples as to which of them should be considered the greatest.
Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another.
For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but think of y
They love the places of honor at banquets, the chief seats in the synagogues,
When Jesus noticed how the guests chose the places of honor, He told them a parable: