The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Mark 10:41-45
Another lesson in humility: v. 41. And when the ten heard it, they began to be much displeased with James and John. v. 42. But Jesus called them to Him, and saith unto them, Ye know that they which are accounted to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and their great ones exercise authority upon them. v. 43. But so shall it not be among you; but whosoever will be great among you shall be your minister; v. 44. and whosoever of you will be the chiefest shall be servant of... read more
F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Mark 10:1-99
Mark 10 THE OPENING of this chapter brings us near to the closing scenes of the Lord’s life. He was on the farther side of Jordan but near the borders of Judaea, and the Pharisees appeared, opposing Him by tempting Him. By raising questions as to marriage and divorce, they expected to entangle Him in some contradiction of the things that Moses had commanded, and so find a point of attack. The Lord did not contradict Moses, but He went behind him to God’s original thought in the creation of man... read more