Keraia
Mark 10

Mark 10:40

The Request of James and John · Mark 10:35–45
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Translations

Modern
But to sit at My right or left is not Mine to grant. These seats belong to those for whom they have been prepared.”
Traditional
But to sit on my right hand and on my left hand is not mine to give; but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared.
Literal
But to sit at My right hand or at My left hand is not Mine to give, but it is to those for whom it has been prepared.”
Latin
…sedere autem ad dexteram meam, vel ad sinistram, non est meum dare vobis, sed quibus paratum est.

Interlinear

Greek
English
But to sit at My right or left is not Mine to grant. These seats belong to those for whom they have been prepared.”

Notes

Mark 10:40

Jesus did not grant their request. These places belong to those for whom God the Father has prepared them (see also 13:32).

Mark 10:35–45

After Jesus predicts his suffering for the third time (10:32–33), the disciples fail again (see 8:31–33; 9:31–34). The first part of the account involves the foolish request of James and John (10:35–37). Jesus responds to them (10:38–40). Then Jesus explains to the other disciples what greatness and leadership in the kingdom of God mean (10:41–44).

Jesus gave the greatest example of humble service(10:45). This example concludes the account.

Events

Parallels

Matthew 20:20–28

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Heal, Healing James (Person) John, the Apostle Mark, Gospel of Servant of the Lord Travel

Topics

Ambition: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To James: (An Intimate Companion of Jesus, and Present with Him): Civil Ambitions of Jesus, the Christ: Listens to the Mother of James and John in Behalf of Her Sons (In Peraea) Jesus, the Christ: Relation of, to the Father John: The Apostle: Civil Ambitions of