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Anger as a Mirror
The ten apostles' indignation was not righteous anger but a mirror reflecting their own ambition. Commentators like Spurgeon and Calvin explain that they were angry with James and John for seeking the very prominence they secretly desired for themselves. This serves as a powerful reminder to examine our own hearts when we feel intense anger toward others' sins, as we may be guilty of the same fault.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 20:24
18th Century
Theologian
The ten heard it. That is, the ten other apostles.
They were moved with indignation. They were offended at their ambition,…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 20:24
Moved with indignation (ηγανακτησαν). A strong word for angry resentment. In the papyri. The ten felt that James and John had take…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 20:22–24
19th Century
Preacher
This showed that they were exactly like them. "For," said they, "look at these two — these James and John — they want to have the preference over u…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 20:24
The indignation of the ten doubtless sprang less from humility than jealousy plus the fear that they might lose out. These verses demonstrate that …
John Calvin
On Matthew 20:24
16th Century
Theologian
And when the ten heard it.660 Luke appears to refer this dispute to a different time. But anyone who carefully examines Luke 22…
John Gill
On Matthew 20:24
17th Century
Pastor
And when they ten heard it
The other ten apostles, who either were within hearing the request made, and Christ's ans…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 20:20–28
17th Century
Minister
The sons of Zebedee misused what Christ said to comfort the disciples. Some people cannot receive comforts without turning them to a wrong purpose.…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 20:17–34
13th Century
Philosopher
In the preceding section, the Lord refuted those who attempted to obtain glory because of a long period of time; here, He refutes the one who attem…