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- Chapter 20
- Verse 23
Matthew 20:23
And he saith unto them, Ye shall drink indeed of my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with: but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, is not mine to give, but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared of my Father.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
And when they ten heard it,.... The other ten apostles, who either were within hearing the request made, and Christ's answer, or had by some means information of it:
they were moved with indignation…
See also Mar 10:35-45. Mat 20:20 Then came to him give mother of Zebedee’s children ... - This was probably Salome, Mar 15:40; Mar 16:1. With her sons - The names of these sons were James and John,…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
Ye shall drink indeed of my cup James was slain by the sword of Herod Agrippa I. (Act 12:2). John suffered many persecutions, but died a natural death. The rebuke of Jesus is very gentle; His soul…
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