Mark 10:35

“And James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, came unto him, etc..] Along with their mother, who was their mouth, and spoke for them, and they by her: saying, master, we would that thou shouldst do for us whatsoever we shall desire: that is, we earnestly desire, that whereas we have a favour to ask of thee, that thou wouldst not deny us it, be it what it will; (see Gill on “<402020>Matthew 20:20”).”

“See the notes at Matthew 20:20-28. Mark 10:35 And James and John ...came unto him - They did this through the instrumentality of their mother. They did not come in “person,” but they got their mother to make the request for them. Compare the notes at Matthew 20:20. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Saying - By their mother. It was she, not they that uttered the words. Mat 20:20. Mark 10:38”

“10:35-45 Following Jesus’ third prediction of his suffering (10:32-33) comes another example of the disciples’ failure (see 8:31-33; 9:31-34). The first part of the account involves the foolish request of James and John (10:35-37) and Jesus’ reply to them (10:38-40). Then Jesus explains to the other disciples what greatness and leadership in the Kingdom of God mean (10:41-44). Jesus’ own supreme example of servanthood (10:45) illustrates and concludes this account.”

“James: Matthew says that this request was made by Salome their mother; but though she made the request as from herself, yet it is evident that they had set her upon the business; and therefore Jesus, knowing whence it came, immediately addressed the sons. Mar 1:19, Mar 1:20, Mar 5:37, Mar 9:2, Mar 14:33 come: Mat 20:20-28 we would: Sa2 14:4-11; Kg1 2:16, Kg1 2:20 Mark 10:36”