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Mark 10

Mark 10:44

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

Modern
…and whoever wants to be first must be the slave of all.
Traditional
And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all.
Literal
…and whoever may want to be first among you, he will be slave of all.
Latin
…et quicumque voluerit in vobis primus esse, erit omnium servus.

Interlinear

Greek
English
…and whoever wants to be first must be the slave of all.

Notes

Mark 10:42–44

the rulers of the Gentiles: The unbelieving world (the rulers in this world) thinks that leadership means dominating others. Just as the role of Jesus as Messiah and Son of God meant suffering and death (8:31; 9:31; 10:32–34, 45), being his follower involves serving others, not ruling over them (9:35; John 10:11).

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 Letter to Philemon Mark, Gospel of Peter, First Letter of Servant Servant of the Lord Travel

Topics

Ambition: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Christian Minister: Duties of Example: Christ, Our Fellowship of the Righteous Having a Servant's Heart Humility: General Scriptures Concerning Jesus, the Christ: Example, An Jesus, the Christ: Listens to the Mother of James and John in Behalf of Her Sons (In Peraea) Man: Equality of Service to Others