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The Danger of a Blank Check
Commentators highlight the audacity of James and John asking Jesus to grant an unspecified wish. This "carte blanche" request is seen as childish and presumptuous. It serves as a caution for believers: our prayers should seek to align with God's will, not demand that He align with ours, as God in His love only gives what is truly good for us.
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Albert Barnes
On Mark 10:35
18th Century
Theologian
And James and John—come unto him. They did this by means of their mother. They did not come in person, but they got their mother …
AT Robertson
On Mark 10:35
There come near unto him James and John (κα προσπορευοντα Ιακωβος κα Ιωανης). Dramatic present tense. Matthew has τοτε, then, show…
Charles Ellicott
On Mark 10:35
19th Century
Bishop
And James and John.—See Notes on Matthew 20:20-28. In Matthew, their mother is represented as coming with them, and uttering her p…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Mark 10:35–36
19th Century
Preacher
And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, come to Him, saying, "Master, we would that You should do for us whatever we shall desire." And He sai…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 10:35
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…
John Gill
On Mark 10:35
17th Century
Pastor
And James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to him ,
&c.] Along with their mother, who was their mouth, and spoke…
Matthew Henry
On Mark 10:32–45
17th Century
Minister
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…