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Mark 10

Mark 10:41

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

Modern
When the ten heard about this, they became indignant with James and John.
Traditional
And when the ten heard it, they began to be much displeased with James and John.
Literal
And having heard, the ten began to be indignant about James and John.
Latin
Et audientes decem, cœperunt indignari de Jacobo et Joanne.

Original

Greek
English
When the ten heard about this, they became indignant with James and John.

Notes

Mark 10:41

the ten … became indignant: Perhaps they wanted the special places requested by James and John for themselves. All of the disciples needed a new understanding of what leadership in God’s kingdom means (10:42–45).

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

People

James: Son of Zebedee, one of the Twelve Apostles John: Apostle and son of Zebedee

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Heal, Healing 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) John: The Apostle: Civil Ambitions of