Mark 10:35 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 10:35-40

10:35-40 James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to Jesus. "Teacher," they said, "we want you to do for us whatever we ask you." "What do you want me to do for you?" he said to them. They said to him, "Grant to us that, in your glory, we may sit one on your right hand and one on your left." "You do not know what you ask," Jesus said to them. "Can you drink the cup which I am drinking? Or, can you go through the experience through which I am going?" "We can," they said to him. Jesus said to... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 10:35

And James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, came unto him ,.... Along with their mother, who was their mouth, and spoke for them, and they by her: saying, master, we would that thou shouldst do for us whatsoever we shall desire : that is, we earnestly desire, that whereas we have a favour to ask of thee, that thou wouldst not deny us it, be it what it will; See Gill on Matthew 20:20 . read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 10:35

And James and John - come unto him - The request here mentioned, Matthew says, Matthew 20:20 , was made by Salome their mother; the two places may be easily reconciled thus: - The mother introduced them, and made the request as if from herself; Jesus knowing whence it had come, immediately addressed himself to James and John, who were standing by; and the mother is no farther concerned in the business. See the note on Matthew 20:20 . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 10:35

And there come near unto him James and John, the sons of Zebedee, saying unto him, Master, we would that thou shouldest do for us whatsoever we shall ask of thee. St. Matthew ( Luke 20:20 ) informs us that this request was made by Salome, "the mother of Zebedee's children." The two accounts are readily reconciled if we consider that the request was made by Salome and her sons, and by her in their behalf. This request was made by them not long after they had heard our Lord's great promise... 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

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

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Mark 10:35-40

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 10:35

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 10:35

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 10:35

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

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