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See on Mt 20:23-28 for discussion on these memorable verses (39-45) identical in both Matthew and Mark. In particular in verse 45 note the language…
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
Shall be your minister. This wording is substantially the same as in Saint Matthew, but note in both verses the variation, “sh…
Charles Spurgeon
CharlesSpurgeon
And when the ten heard it, they began to be much displeased with James and John. But Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye know tha…
Church Fathers
ChurchFathers
Theophylact of Ohrid: The other Apostles are indignant at seeing James and John seeking honor, which is why it is said,
Expositor's Bible Commentary
Expositor'sBible Commentary
Although Jesus had previously rebuked the spirit of ambition and jealousy among his disciples (cf. 9:35), it was still very much alive in them. The…
John Gill
JohnGill
But so shall it not be among you Or "so let it not be", as in many copies; or as the Persic version renders it, "it ought…
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
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…
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A.T. Robertson
A.T.Robertson