Mark 10:45 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Mark 10:32-45

Here is, I. Christ's prediction of his own sufferings; this string he harped much upon, though in the ears of his disciples it sounded very harsh and unpleasing. 1. See here how bold he was; when they were going up to Jerusalem, Jesus went before them, as the captain of our salvation, that was now to be made perfect through sufferings, Mark 10:32. Thus he showed himself forward to go on with his undertaking, even when he came to the hardest part of it. Now that the time was at hand, he said,... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Mark 10:41-45

10:41-45 When the ten heard about this, they began to be vexed about the action of James and John. Jesus called them to him. "You are well aware," he said, "that those who are esteemed good enough to rule over the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. It is not so amongst you, but, amongst you, whoever wishes to be great will be your servant, and amongst you, whoever wishes to be first will be the slave of all. For the Son of Man did not come to be... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 10:45

For even the son of man ,.... That is, Christ himself; a name by which he frequently goes both in the Old and New Testament to the arguments before produced, Christ adds his own example, to teach his disciples humility and lowliness of mind and to check their ambitious views and desires: came not to be ministered unto : not but that he was ministered unto even by the angels of God; who ministered to him in the wilderness, after he had been tempted by Satan; and he was also ministered... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 10:35-45

True ministry is true dignity. Some of the most sacred and precious lessons which the Lord Jesus has taught mankind were suggested by incidents which occurred in his own ministry. This is true, both of lessons regarding his own grace and of lessons regarding our duty and life. His hand turns all that he touches into gold. Who would have thought that the selfish and thoughtless request of a mother and her sons could have led to one of the profoundest statements concerning the Saviours... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 10:35-45

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Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 10:35-45

The request of the sons of Zebedee. As we read the history of our Lord's dealings with his disciples, we are amazed at his unfaltering patience. They had preconceived theories about his kingdom which, in spite of his teaching, they held fast till after his death and resurrection. They constantly expected him to assume temporal power. Why he delayed they did not know; the reason for his present obscurity they could not conceive; but to all his allusions to suffering they gave, and were... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 10:35-45

The post of honor. How soon are the Master's words misapprehended! James and John, concerning whom it is recorded that on the call of Jesus "they straightway left the boat and their father, and followed him," come now apparently to secure the promised reward. With cautious words, and by the aid of their mother, the demand is urged upon that good Master on whose lips are ever the gracious words, "What would ye that I should do for you?" We would fain "sit, one on thy right hand, and one on... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 10:35-45

Ambition. It is ambition for place and power that is here illustrated. I. IT IS NATURAL IN THE SENSE IN WHICH ALL HUMAN INSTINCTS ARE NATURAL . 1 . To be without ambition of some kind is a defect of organization; a negative, not a positive; a weakness, not a virtue. Man is man because he aspires. He ceases from his worth when he becomes content to remain what he is. Milton speaks of the last "infirmity of noble minds." It is an infirmity of which a man... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 10:35-45

Parallel passage: Matthew 20:20-28 .— The ambition of the apostles: the sons of Zebedee. I. PROBABLE . ORIGIN . Peter and James and John certainly enjoyed a sort of precedence over the other apostles; they were primi inter pares at least, and constituted an inner circle among the members of the apostolic office. They were not only the first called to follow Christ, and to undertake special service in his cause; they had been privileged with his closest confidence; and they were... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 10:45

A ransom for many ( λύτρον ἀντὶ πολλῶν ; from λύω . to loose, or set free). Not that Christ died only for the elect. For Christ died for all; and has obtained for all the means necessary and sufficient for their salvation. Yet the fruit of his death and his full salvation comes only to those who persevere to the end. When our Lord says that he came "to give his life a ransom for many," he regards the vast multitude of those who are included within his purposes of mercy. He "is the... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Mark 10:32-45

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Mark 10:41-45

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 10:45

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 10:35-45

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 10:35-45

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 10:35-45

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 10:35-45

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 10:35-45

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 10:35-45

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 10:45

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