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The question about the worse of the disciples (the one who would betray Jesus) turned into a debate on who was the best of the disciples (the one who would lead them when Jesus went away). But Jesus made the point that leadership structures in the Church should not be like those of the pagan nations around them; those whom seek power and authority to wield/"lord" over others. God's kingdom is an upside down kingdom of service rather than authority.
The question about the worse of the disciples (the one who would betray Jesus) turned into a debate on who was the best of the disciples (the one who would lead them when Jesus went away). But Jesus made the point that leadership structures in the Church should not be like those of the pagan nations around them; those whom seek power and authority to wield/"lord" over others. God's kingdom is an upside down kingdom of service rather than authority.