9:33-37. True greatness

 

As the result of an argument amongst themselves the disciples learnt another lesson about their role as the followers of the servant Messiah; they also must be servants (9:35). They would remember this lesson why they became the leaders of the Church. The teaching of 9:35 was illuminated by the action and teaching of 9 :36-37. The child represented who are dependent on others, helpless and in need. Whoever cares: such as these serves Jesus and his Father (9:37).