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Jesus' Submission, Not Weakness
Commentators clarify that when Jesus says it is 'not mine to give,' He isn't denying His divine authority. Rather, He is demonstrating His perfect submission to the Father's will. The positions of honor are not given arbitrarily but are reserved for those for whom the Father has already prepared them, highlighting the unity and shared purpose within the Trinity.
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AT Robertson
On Mark 10:39–45
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
On Mark 10:40
19th Century
Bishop
But it shall be given to them.—Better, omitting the interpolated words, is not mine to give, but to those for whom it…
Charles Spurgeon
On Mark 10:39–40
19th Century
Preacher
And Jesus said unto them, Ye shall indeed drink of the cup that I drink of; and with the baptism that I am baptized withal shall ye be baptized…
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On Mark 10:40
With a confident “We can,” the disciples answered Jesus’ question about going through the suffering of his passion. How naive! James and John faile…
John Gill
On Mark 10:40
17th Century
Pastor
But to sit on my right hand and on my left, is mine to
give
There being no such place…
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…