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A Kingdom Misunderstood
Commentators agree that James and John fundamentally misunderstood Jesus' mission. They envisioned a glorious, earthly kingdom and a political Messiah. As one scholar notes, this dream of a 'grand Jewish world empire' caused them to brush aside Jesus' recent, detailed predictions of his suffering and death as 'mere pessimism'.
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AT Robertson
On Mark 10:37
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:…
Charles Spurgeon
On Mark 10:36–39
19th Century
Preacher
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…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 10:37
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…
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John Gill
On Mark 10:37
17th Century
Pastor
They said unto him
By their mother, or seconding her motion:
grant unto us that we may sit, one o…
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…