²⁴ A disciple^[a] is not above his teacher, or a slave above his master.^(A)

¹⁶ “I assure you: A slave is not greater than his master,^[a](A) and a messenger is not greater than the one who sent him.

²⁰ Remember the word I spoke to you: ‘A slave is not greater than his master.’^(A) If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you. If they kept My word,^(B) they will also keep yours.