Mat 20:20-21 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Matt 20:20-28: 20:20-28 Each prediction of Jesus’ suffering in Matthew is connected to instruction on the nature of discipleship in light of that suffering (see 16:24-28 ; 17:24–18:5 ). This teaching called the Messiah’s disciples to follow his example of service and sacrifice. Summary for Matt 20:20-21: 20:20-21 This mother’s question appears to have been inspired by her sons, since Jesus responded to the sons rather than to the mother (cp. Mark 10:35-37 ).

a20:20-28►

b16:24-28►

c17:24–18:5►

d20:20-21►

eMark 10:35-37►

f20:21►

g19:28►

hMatt 23:6►

iLuke 14:7-11►

‏ Matthew 20:20-21

Summary for Matt 20:20-28: 20:20-28 ^a Each prediction of Jesus’ suffering in Matthew is connected to instruction on the nature of discipleship in light of that suffering (see 16:24-28 ^b; 17:24–18:5 ^c). This teaching called the Messiah’s disciples to follow his example of service and sacrifice.
Summary for Matt 20:20-21: 20:20-21 ^d This mother’s question appears to have been inspired by her sons, since Jesus responded to the sons rather than to the mother (cp. Mark 10:35-37 ^e).
20:21 ^f The promise of sitting in positions of authority in God’s Kingdom had already been given (19:28 ^g); the brothers’ request seems to have been motivated out of selfish desire for prominence, with no regard for the suffering the Messiah would soon undergo (see Matt 23:6 ^h; Luke 14:7-11 ⁱ).