Catholic Public Domain Version

Matthew 20:24-31 Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)

24. And the ten, upon hearing this, became indignant with the two brothers.

25. But Jesus called them to himself and said: "You know that the first ones among the Gentiles are their rulers, and that those who are greater exercise power among them.

26. It shall not be this way among you. But whoever will want to be greater among you, let him be your minister.

27. And whoever will want to be first among you, he shall be your servant,

28. even as the Son of man has not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a redemption for many."

29. And as they were departing from Jericho, a great crowd followed him.

30. And behold, two blind men, sitting by the way, heard that Jesus was passing by; and they cried out, saying, "Lord, Son of David, take pity on us."

31. But the crowd rebuked them to be quiet. But they cried out all the more, saying, "Lord, Son of David, take pity on us."