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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
CharlesEllicott
Exercise lordship . . . exercise authority—On the force of the two words, see Note on Matthew 20:25.
Charles Spurgeon
CharlesSpurgeon
And when the ten heard it, they began to be much displeased with James and John. But Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye know tha…
Church Fathers
ChurchFathers
Theophylact of Ohrid: The other Apostles are indignant at seeing James and John seeking honor, which is why it is said,
Expositor's Bible Commentary
Expositor'sBible Commentary
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…
John Gill
JohnGill
But Jesus called them to him
Who were at some little distance from him, though so nigh, that he could discern the he…
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
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…
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A.T. Robertson
A.T.Robertson