And in his name the Gentiles will hope. Matthew 12:21 NABRE Jesus learns of the religious leaders plan to destroy Him and so He withdraws. Jesus still has much to accomplish and will remain more low key as to not draw undo attention which will lead to a premature end…
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But it shall not be so among you. Rather, whoever wishes to be great among you shall be your servant; whoever wishes to be first among you shall be your slave. Matthew 20:26-27 NABRE Jesus is asked a question about roles and authority in His Kingdom. Jesus answers the specific…
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Then he sat down, called the Twelve, and said to them, “If anyone wishes to be first, he shall be the last of all and the servant of all.” Mark 9:35 NABRE Jesus and His disciples are traveling back to Capernaum, their home base during Jesus’ public ministry. As they…
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Blessed are those servants whom the master finds vigilant on his arrival. Amen, I say to you, he will gird himself, have them recline at table, and proceed to wait on them. Luke 12:36 NABRE Jesus is teaching about readiness. He uses imagery of the Passover, it is night, the…
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We had all gone astray like sheep, all following our own way; But the LORD laid upon him the guilt of us all. Isaiah 53:6 NABRE This verse is part of several sections of Isaiah referred to as the Suffering Servant Song. In the day of its prophesy those hearing…
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