Jesus called them together and said, you know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them — the Gentile power model is the contrast case: the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over their subjects, exercising authority for their own benefit, using position for domination. The description is accurate and recognizable to any person living under Roman rule. This is the model of power the disciples are implicitly assuming when they argue about greatness and request the best seats.

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