Mark 10:41

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

He came to Capernaum, and when he was in the house he asked them, "What were you arguing among yourselves on the way?"

Pride only breeds quarrels, but with ones who take advice is wisdom.

When the ten heard it, they were indignant with the two brothers.

There arose also a contention among them, which of them was considered to be greatest.

In love of the brothers be tenderly affectionate one to another; in honor preferring one another;

doing nothing through rivalry or through conceit, but in humility, each counting others better than himself;

Or do you think that the Scripture says in vain, "The Spirit who lives in us yearns jealously"?

There arose also a contention among them, which of them was considered to be greatest.