Mark 10:41

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And when the ten heard it, they began to be much displeased with James and John.

And he came to Capernaum: and when he was in the house, he asked them, What was the subject of your dispute among yourselves on the road?

And the twelve, on hearing this, were filled with indignation against the two brethren.

Now it came to pass, that there was also a contention among them, even which of them should be accounted to be the greatest.

In brotherly affection be tenderly attached to each other; in honour preferring one another:

Let nothing be done contentiously or vain-gloriously; but in humility reckoning others superior to yourselves.

Think ye that the scripture saith without meaning, The spirit which dwelleth in you strongly urges to envy?

Now it came to pass, that there was also a contention among them, even which of them should be accounted to be the greatest.