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Anger's Mirror
Commentators, particularly Charles Spurgeon, explain that the other ten disciples were indignant not from a place of humility, but from the same ambition as James and John. They were angry because they wanted the positions of honor for themselves. This reveals a common human tendency to be angered by our own faults when we see them in others.
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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 Spurgeon
On Mark 10:40–41
19th Century
Preacher
But to sit on my right hand and on my left hand is not mine to give; but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared. And when the ten he…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 10:41
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…
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John Gill
On Mark 10:41
17th Century
Pastor
And when the ten heard it The request made by the sons of Zebedee or their mother for them:
they began…
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…