Request of James and John
MatthewMark
James and John (or their mother in Matthew) ask to sit at Jesus's right and left in his glory. Jesus teaches that greatness comes through service: "The Son of Man came not to be served but to serve."
Parallel Accounts
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
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Matthew
20:20-28Could not load verse text.
Mark
10:35-45Could not load verse text.
LukeNot recorded in this Gospel
JohnNot recorded in this Gospel
Scripture from the Berean Standard Bible (BSB), public domain.
In Matthew, the mother makes the request; in Mark, James and John ask directly.
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The mother of James and John makes the request, possibly shielding the brothers from direct presumption.
Mark
James and John approach Jesus themselves, asking to sit at his right and left in glory.
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Phase in Jesus's Life
Later Ministry & Journey
The journey toward Jerusalem, the Perean ministry, later Judean visits, and the raising of Lazarus.
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