“They came to Capernaum.  When he was safe at home, he asked them, ‘What were you discussing on the road?’ The silence was deafening – they had been arguing with one another over who among them was greatest. He sat down and summoned the Twelve.  ‘So you want first place?  Then take the last place.  Be the servant of all.’” 

(Mark 9:33-35, Msg)

“... whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all.” 

(Mark 10:43-44, NIV)

“For even I, the Son of Man, came here not to be served but to serve others, and to give my life as a ransom for many.” 

(Mark 10:45, NLT)

“... he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist.  After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples feet, drying them with the towel that was wrapped around him...” 

(John 13:4-5, NIV)

“... [Jesus] got up from the supper table, set aside his robe, and put on an apron.  Then he poured water into a basin and began to wash the feet of the disciples, drying them with his apron... After he had finished washing their feet, he took his robe, put it back on, and went back to his place at the table...  Then he said, ‘Do you understand what I have done to you?  You address me as “Teacher” and “Master,” and rightly so.  That is what I am.  So if I, the Master and Teacher, washed your feet, you must now wash each other’s feet.  I’ve laid down a pattern for you.  What I’ve done, you do.’” 

(John 13:4-5, 12-15, Msg)

“God has made us what we are. He has created us in Christ Jesus to live lives filled with good works that he has prepared for us to do”

(Ephesians 2:10 GW)