In thy glory (εν τη δοξη). Matthew 20:21 has "in thy kingdom." See on Mt 20:20 for the literal interpretation of Mt 19:…

And he said unto them, What would ye that I should do for you? They said unto him, Grant unto us that we may sit, one on thy right hand, and th…

St. John Chrysostom: The disciples, hearing Christ speak often of His kingdom, thought that this kingdom was to come before Hi…

The request made by James and John seems utterly preposterous. They vainly came to Jesus with a carte blanche request! When Jesus asked what that m…

They said unto him
By their mother, or seconding her motion:

Christ's perseverance in His undertaking for the salvation of humankind was, is, and will be, the wonder of all His disciples. Worldly honor is a g…