Thematic Bible: Christ, by refusing worldly honour

Now when Jesus saw that the people were about to come and take him by force to make him a king, he went away again up the mountain by himself.

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Humility Of ChristChrist Knowing About PeopleMaking Kings

Outward Compulsionmovement

And he took him up and let him see all the kingdoms of the earth in a minute of time. And the Evil One said, I will give you authority over all these, and the glory of them, for it has been given to me, and I give it to anyone at my pleasure. If then you will give worship to me, it will all be yours. read more.
And Jesus in answer said to him, It has been said in the Writings, Give worship to the Lord your God, and be his servant only.