for the church’s ministry, is not influenced by Mark’s soteriological parallel (10:45), even though he is familiar with it.46 He prefers to stay with his own tradition, even if the Christology of service to which it bears witness is less forceful than the Christology of redemption of Mark 10:45. He has nothing against atonement. He is simply giving his undivided attention to the Christ who offers himself as a model to his church, and especially to the persons in charge of it.47 ■ 28–30 In the context