Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Mark 10:35-45
See the notes at Matthew 20:20-28.Mark 10:35And James and John ...came unto him - They did this through the instrumentality of their mother. They did not come in “person,” but they got their mother to make the request for them. Compare the notes at Matthew 20:20. read more
The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 10:45
The greatness of the Son of man. I. HOW IT DISPLAYED ITSELF . In a quasi-concealment: reversal of order and method of worldly greatness. The great of this world exercise authority for the most part and generally to their own advantage, and the loss and denudation of others. This precedent is only mentioned that it may be condemned. The greatness of the Son of man showed itself in: 1 . Service . Typically set forth in the washing of the disciples' feet ( John 13:4 ).... read more