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Matthew 20:24 & 25
"24 And when the ten heard it, they were moved with indignation against the two brethren.
25 But Jesus called them unto Him, and said, Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise authority upon them."

INDIGNATION.
(anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment)
John and James' peers don't like hearing that these two wanted to get ahead of them. That their mother is trying to get them a place on the THRONE. The brothers think they are better than the rest. 

Missed by all listening when Jesus is talking He is talking about His place on the CROSS. Something no mom would want for her sons. And, no peers would be jealous of. Jesus is leading the way for them. Jesus is the first to suffer and to demonstrate the GLORY of resurrection. His words should be chilling to James and John, because they will suffer also. James will be killed by sword and John will be imprisoned on the isle of Patmos. And, their brothers in Christ will suffer too.

In today's verses Jesus holds up the mirror of the world for His Disciples to see themselves; "But Jesus called them unto Him, and said, Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise authority upon them." They are acting like sinful people of the world and not followers of Jesus. They should not be striving to be the FIRST. God can do something with a humble heart. Serve instead of being served.  Wash other people's feet. Cater to the needs of others. Our idea of what it means to be FIRST needs to be squashed. We need to be a servant not to be served. 
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