40 But to sit at My right or left is not Mine to grant. These seats belong to those for whom they have been prepared.” 41 When the ten heard about this, they became indignant with James and John. 42 So Jesus called them together and said, “You know that those regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their superiors exercise authority over them.
Mark 10:40–42
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