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Mark 10:35 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Mark 10:35 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Mark chapter 10 verse 35 to related passages throughout the Bible.
The Request of James and John
“And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, come unto him, saying, Master, we would that thou shouldest do for us whatsoever we shall desire.”
Mark 10:35 (KJV)
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Commentary on Mark 10:35
James and John made presumptuous request: 'Master, we would that thou shouldest do for us whatsoever we shall desire' (Διδάσκαλε, θέλομεν ἵνα ὃ ἐὰν αἰτήσωμέν σε ποιήσῃς ἡμῖν). This blank-check request reveals spiritual immaturity and selfish ambition. They wanted Jesus to promise before hearing their request—manipulative approach treating Jesus as genie granting wishes. Their subsequent request for throne seats (v. 37) exposed motives: personal glory, not kingdom service. This immediately followed Jesus' third passion prediction (vv. 33-34)—while Jesus described suffering, disciples sought sta...
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Cross-References for Mark 10:35
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“kneeling and asking a certain thing of him.”
“she fell on her face to the ground”
“Say on.”
“he saw James the son of Zebedee”
“except Peter”
“James”
“I ask one small petition of you; don't deny me. The king said to her”
“James”