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Mark 10:37

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Mark 10:37 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And they said unto him, Grant unto us that we may sit, one on thy right hand, and one on [thy] left hand, in thy glory.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And they said unto him, Grant unto us that we may sit, one on thy right hand, and one on [thy] left hand, in thy glory.
Mark 10:37 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 10

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
34and they shall mock him, and shall spit upon him, and shall scourge him, and shall kill him; and after three days he shall rise again.
35And there come near unto him James and John, the sons of Zebedee, saying unto him, Teacher, we would that thou shouldest do for us whatsoever we shall ask of thee.
36And he said unto them, What would ye that I should do for you?
37And they said unto him, Grant unto us that we may sit, one on thy right hand, and one on [thy] left hand, in thy glory.
38But Jesus said unto them, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink the cup that I drink? or to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?
39And they said unto him, We are able. And Jesus said unto them, The cup that I drink ye shall drink; and with the baptism that I am baptized withal shall ye be baptized:
40but to sit on my right hand or on [my] left hand is not mine to give; but [it is for them] for whom it hath been prepared.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“They said unto him, etc..] By their mother, or seconding her motion: grant unto us that we may sit, one on thy right hand, and the other on thy left hand, in thy glory; or glorious kingdom, which they expected would be quickly set up; and which they might conclude from his having lately promised to all the twelve, that when he should sit on his throne, they should sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel; and from his having just now mentioned his rising from the dead, which they might understand of some revival, or breaking forth of this glorious state; (see Gill on “<402021>Matthew 20:21”).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“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'”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“10:37 The brothers’ request indicates that James and John correctly understood that Jesus was the Messiah (see 8:29; 9:2-8). However, they completely misunderstood what it meant to be a leader in God’s Kingdom (10:41-45).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“sit: Mar 16:19; Kg1 22:19; Psa 45:9, Psa 110:1 in: Mar 8:38; Mat 25:31; Luk 24:26; Pe1 1:11 Mark 10:38”
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