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James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came near to him, saying, "Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we will ask."
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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 …
There come near unto him James and John (κα προσπορευοντα Ιακωβος κα Ιωανης). Dramatic present tense. Matthew has τοτε, then, show…
19th Century
Anglican
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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Baptist
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…
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to him , &c.] Along with their mother, who was their mouth, and spoke…
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