The Twelve Disciples
Rise to Greatness: Unveiling the Wisdom of The Twelve Disciples
Lyrics
I wanna be first, first, first, I wanna be first, first, first,
The speaker expresses a strong desire to be first, emphasizing it through repetition.
The twelve disciples were fussin', I wanna be first.
Reference to the twelve disciples quarreling or arguing about who should be first.
I wanna be first, first, first, I wanna be first, first, first,
Similar to the first line, reiterating the desire to be first.
The twelve disciples were fussin', I wanna be first.
Repetition of the reference to the disciples' dispute, reinforcing the speaker's desire.
Jesus called the twelve disciples and He said,
Setting the scene where Jesus addresses the twelve disciples.
He told them, here's what He said, here's what He said,
Indicates that Jesus is about to share important guidance with the disciples.
He called the twelve disciples and He said,
Reiterates that Jesus called the twelve disciples before delivering his message.
Here's what He said, here's what He said
Repetition, creating anticipation for Jesus' words.
"If you wanna be first, first, first,
Jesus introduces the idea of wanting to be first and repeats it for emphasis.
If you wanna be first, first, first,
Continuation of Jesus' statement, reinforcing the desire to be first.
If anybody here wants to be first."
Jesus explicitly addresses anyone present who aspires to be first.
"If you wanna be first, first, first,
Reiteration of the message, emphasizing the desire to be first.
If you wanna be first, first, first,
Continued emphasis on the message for those seeking to be first.
If anybody here wants to be first."
Reiteration of Jesus' address to those with the aspiration to be first.
If you want to be the greatest, the first,
Introduces a condition for being the greatest – being the last.
Then you need to be the last, be the last.
Emphasizes the need to be a servant of all to achieve the status of being the first.
Be the servant of all to be the first, be the last to be the first."
Jesus advises that to be the first, one should be the last and serve others, quoting Mark chapter 9 verse 35.
Mark chapter 9 verse 35, be the last to be the first.
Reiteration of the idea from Mark 9:35, emphasizing the importance of being the last to be the first.
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