23. And they began to inquire among themselves, as to which of them might do this.
24. Now there was also a contention among them, as to which of them seemed to be the greater.
25. And he said to them: "The kings of the Gentiles dominate them; and those who hold authority over them are called beneficent.
26. But it must not be so with you. Instead, whoever is greater among you, let him become the lesser. And whoever is the leader, let him become the server.
27. For who is greater: he who sits at table, or he who serves? Is not he who sits at table? Yet I am in your midst as one who serves.