richmahn_en_tn/mat/20/25.md

Jesus uses what he said to the mother to teach his disciples.

## the rulers of the Gentiles subjugate them ##

"the rulers of the Gentiles force the Gentiles to do what the rulers want"

## their important men ##

the men to whom the rulers give authority

## exercise authority over ##

"have control over"

## wishes ##

"wants" or "desires"

## to give his life ##

"to be willing to die"