Mar 10:35-37 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Mark 10:35-45: 10:35-45 Following Jesus’ third prediction of his suffering (10:32-33 ) comes another example of the disciples’ failure (see 8:31-33 ; 9:31-34 ). The first part of the account involves the foolish request of James and John (10:35-37 ) and Jesus’ reply to them (10:38-40 ). Then Jesus explains to the other disciples what greatness and leadership in the Kingdom of God mean (10:41-44 ). Jesus’ own supreme example of servanthood (10:45 ) illustrates and concludes this account.

a10:35-45►

b10:32-33►

c8:31-33►

d9:31-34►

e10:35-37►

f10:38-40►

g10:41-44►

h10:45►

i10:37►

j8:29►

k9:2-8►

l10:41-45►

‏ Mark 10:35-37

Summary for Mark 10:35-45: 10:35-45 ^a Following Jesus’ third prediction of his suffering (10:32-33 ^b) comes another example of the disciples’ failure (see 8:31-33 ^c; 9:31-34 ^d). The first part of the account involves the foolish request of James and John (10:35-37 ^e) and Jesus’ reply to them (10:38-40 ^f). Then Jesus explains to the other disciples what greatness and leadership in the Kingdom of God mean (10:41-44 ^g). Jesus’ own supreme example of servanthood (10:45 ^h) illustrates and concludes this account.
10:37 ⁱ The brothers’ request indicates that James and John correctly understood that Jesus was the Messiah (see 8:29 ^j; 9:2-8 ^k). However, they completely misunderstood what it meant to be a leader in God’s Kingdom (10:41-45 ^l).