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heard about this
The word "this" refers to James and John asking to sit at Jesus' right and left hands.
Jesus called them
"Jesus called his disciples"
those who are considered rulers of the Gentiles
This can be stated in active form. Possible meanings are 1) people in general consider these people the rulers of the Gentiles. AT: "those whom people consider to be the rulers of the Gentiles" or 2) the Gentiles consider these people their rulers. AT: "those whom the Gentiles think of as their rulers" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)
dominate
"have control of" or "have power over"
exercise authority
"flaunt their authority." This means that they show or use their authority in an overbearing way.