Jesus uses what he said to the mother to teach his disciples.
## the rulers of the Gentiles subjugate them ##
"the rulers of the Gentiles force the Gentiles to do what the rulers want"
## their important men ##
the men to whom the rulers give authority
## exercise authority over ##
"have control over"
## wishes ##
"wants" or "desires"
## to give his life ##
"to be willing to die"