Chapter XVII: St. John's Imperfections

Four Reasons for Recording Failings--Jealousy and Pride--Intolerant
Spirit--Two Questions, What? and Who?--First and Last--An Object
Lesson--The Child-Spirit--Startled Disciples--John's Confession--Lesson
Not Learned--Hospitality--Samaritan Hatred--Hospitality
Refused--Indignant Brothers--A Story of Elijah--Fiery Spirit of James
and John--Rebuked by Jesus--Ambitious Brothers--Mother's Request--Sons'
Request--Sorrowing Lord's Reply and Thoughts--Two Thrones--Though
Imperfect, a Grand Character 111