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Mark 10:38 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Mark 10:38 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Mark chapter 10 verse 38 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But Jesus said unto them, Ye know not what ye ask: can ye drink of the cup that I drink of? and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?”
Mark 10:38 (KJV)
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Commentary on Mark 10:38
Jesus answered James and John: 'Ye know not what ye ask: can ye drink of the cup that I drink of? and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?' (Οὐκ οἴδατε τί αἰτεῖσθε. δύνασθε πιεῖν τὸ ποτήριον ὃ ἐγὼ πίνω, καὶ τὸ βάπτισμα ὃ ἐγὼ βαπτίζομαι βαπτισθῆναι;). Jesus exposed their ignorance—'ye know not what ye ask.' They sought glory without understanding the cost. The 'cup' (potērion, ποτήριον) refers to suffering and God's wrath (Isaiah 51:17; Jeremiah 25:15; Mark 14:36). The 'baptism' (baptisma, βάπτισμα) symbolizes overwhelming suffering—being immersed in affliction. Jesus would dri...
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Cross-References for Mark 10:38
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“and how distressed I am until it is accomplished!”
“What do you want? She said to him”
“full of foaming wine mixed with spices. He pours it out. Indeed the wicked of the earth drink and drink it to its very dregs.”
“and don't receive”
“Put the sword into its sheath. The cup which the Father has given me, shall I not surely drink it?”
“Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.”
“the Spirit also helps our weaknesses”
“Why do you ask Abishag the Shunammite for Adonijah? ask for him the kingdom also; for he is my elder brother; even for him”
“and your God who pleads the cause of his people”
“Abba, Father, all things are possible to you. Please remove this cup from me. However, not what I desire, but what you desire.”