Mark 10:42

“But Jesus called them to him, etc..] Who were at some little distance from him, though so nigh, that he could discern the heat and passion they were in, and knowing that they had the same ambitious views with the two brethren: and saith unto them, to check their pride and vanity and reprove them for their ambitious desires of superiority and pre-eminence over, one another; by showing them that this was a part which the Heathens that knew not God acted and therefore was very unbecoming them: you know that they which are accounted, or “seem to” or rather “do”, rule over the Gentiles; or are reckoned worthy of government who are, ybw , men of honour, reputation, and esteem; who are either by…”

“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'”

“10:42-44 The unbelieving world (the rulers in this world) thinks that leadership means lording it over others. Just as Jesus’ role as Messiah and Son of God meant suffering and death (8:31; 9:31; 10:32-34, 45), being his follower involves serving others, not ruling over them (9:35; John 10:11).”

“Ye know: Mat 20:25; Luk 22:25; Pe1 5:3 are accounted: or, think good Mark 10:43”