because he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name;

He has brought down the mighty from their thrones, and has lifted up those of lowly position;

But Mary treasured up all these words, pondering in her heart what they might mean.

Now an argument started among the disciples as to which of them might be the greatest.

plotting against him, to catch him in something he might say.

As he approached the road leading down from the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of his disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works they had seen:

Then they watched him carefully and sent spies who pretended to be sincere. They wanted to take advantage of what he might say so that they could deliver him up to the authority and jurisdiction of the governor.

He went away and discussed with the chief priests and officers of the temple guard how he might betray Jesus, handing him over to them.