VER. 28—30. ST. LUKE. 711 forhumility. BEDE. In this rule however, given by our Lord,the greathave need of no littlejudgment, thatthey do notindeedlikethe kingsof the Gentilesdelighttotyrannize overtheirsubjects,and be puffedup with theirpraises,yet notwithstandingthatthey be provoked with a righteouszeal againstthe wickednessof offenders. But to the words of the exhortationHe subjoinsHis own example,as it follows,For which isgreater,liewho sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? But I am among you, fyc. CHRYS. As if He says,Think not that thy discipleneeds you,but thatyou do not need him. For I who need no one whom allthingsin heaven and earthneed,have condescended to.thedegree of a servant. THEOPHYL. He shews Himselfto be theirservant,when He distributesthe bread and the cup, ofwhich serviceHe makes mention, reminding them that iftheyhave eatenof the same bread,and drunk of the same cup,ifChristHimself servedall,they ought allto think the same things. BEDE. Or He speaks of that servicewhere with,accordingto John, He theirLord and Master washed John theirfeet. Although by the word itselfserving,allthat ' He did in the fleshmay be implied,but by servingHe also signifiesthat He poureth forthHis blood forus. 28. Ye aretheywhich have continuedwith Me in My temptations. 29. And I appointunto you a kingdom, as My Fatherhath appointedunto Me. 30. That ye may eatand drinkatMy tableinMy kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribesof Israel. THEOPHYL. As the Lord had denounced woe to the traitor, soon the otherhand to the restof the disciplesHe promises blessings,saying, Ye are they which have continuedwith Me, tyc. BEDE. For not the firsteffortof patience,but long- continued perseverance,is rewarded with the glory of the heavenly kingdom, for perseverance,(which is calledcon stancyor fortitudeof mind,)is,so to say,the pillarand prop of allvirtues. The Son of God then conducts those who