"By This All Will Know That You Are My Disciples" - HOW DID JESUS SHOW LOVE TO HIS APOSTLES?

 Jesus did not expect perfection from his followers.  Rather, he lovingly helped them to correct their undesirable personality traits so that they could gain Jehovah's approval. On one occasion, two of the apostles James and John, had their mother ask Jesus to give them prominent positions in the Kingdom.  (Matthew 20:20, 21) James and  John were thus displaying the traits of pride and ambition. - PROVERBS  16:18.

James and John were not the only ones who displayed bad traits.   Note how the other apostles reacted: "When ten others heard about it, they became indignant at the two brothers." ( Matthew 20:24)  We can imagine that sharp words were exchanged among James, John, and other apostles.  Perhaps the others said something like this: 'Who do you think you are to ask for positions of prominence in the Kingdom? You are not the only ones who have worked hard with Jesus.  We are just as qualified as you are for special privileges!' Whatever the case, the apostles temporarily allowed this situation to disrupt their brotherly affection for each other. 

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