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The rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones are tyrants over them. It will not be so among you; but whoever wishes to be great among you must be your servant, and whoever wishes to be first among you must be your slave; just as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve.

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Those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.

For it is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

Cursed be every one who shall insert into my sayings that I am the son of God.

And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.

What is exalted among men is an abomination in the sight of God.

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