2017-06-21 20:45:09 +00:00
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## Then there arose also a quarrel among them ##
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"the apostles began to argue among themselves" (UDB)
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## greatest ##
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"most important"
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## He said to them ##
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"Jesus said to the apostles"
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## have lordship over them ##
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"rule harshly over them" or "like to exercise power over them"
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## are called ##
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This can be translated as "like to be called" or "call themselves." The people probably did not think of those rulers as honored rulers.
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## honored rulers ##
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This can also be translated as "benefactors" or "leaders who help the people."
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