Mark 10:36
New International Version
“What do you want me to do for you?” he asked.

New Living Translation
“What is your request?” he asked.

English Standard Version
And he said to them, “What do you want me to do for you?”

Berean Standard Bible
“What do you want Me to do for you?” He inquired.

Berean Literal Bible
And He said to them, "What do you desire Me to do for you?"

King James Bible
And he said unto them, What would ye that I should do for you?

New King James Version
And He said to them, “What do you want Me to do for you?”

New American Standard Bible
And He said to them, “What do you want Me to do for you?”

NASB 1995
And He said to them, “What do you want Me to do for you?”

NASB 1977
And He said to them, “What do you want Me to do for you?”

Legacy Standard Bible
And He said to them, “What do you want Me to do for you?”

Amplified Bible
And He replied to them, “What do you want Me to do for you?”

Christian Standard Bible
“What do you want me to do for you? ” he asked them.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
“What do you want Me to do for you?” He asked them.

American Standard Version
And he said unto them, What would ye that I should do for you?

Contemporary English Version
Jesus asked them what they wanted,

English Revised Version
And he said unto them, What would ye that I should do for you?

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"What do you want me to do for you?" he asked them.

Good News Translation
"What is it?" Jesus asked them.

International Standard Version
He asked them, "What do you want me to do for you?"

Majority Standard Bible
“What do you want Me to do for you?” He inquired.

NET Bible
He said to them, "What do you want me to do for you?"

New Heart English Bible
He said to them, "What do you want me to do for you?"

Webster's Bible Translation
And he said to them, What would ye that I should do for you?

Weymouth New Testament
"What would you have me do for you?" He asked.

World English Bible
He said to them, “What do you want me to do for you?”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and He said to them, “What do you wish Me to do for you?”

Berean Literal Bible
And He said to them, "What do you desire Me to do for you?"

Young's Literal Translation
and he said to them, 'What do ye wish me to do for you?'

Smith's Literal Translation
And he said to them, What wish you me to do for you?
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But he said to them: What would you that I should do for you?

Catholic Public Domain Version
But he said to them, “What do you want me to do for you?”

New American Bible
He replied, “What do you wish [me] to do for you?”

New Revised Standard Version
And he said to them, “What is it you want me to do for you?”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
He said to them, What do you wish me to do for you?

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
He said to them: “What do you want me to do for you?”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
He said to them: "What do you wish me to do for you?

Godbey New Testament
And He said to them, What do you wish for me to do for you?

Haweis New Testament
He said unto them, What will ye that I should do for you?

Mace New Testament
what, said he, would you have me do for you?

Weymouth New Testament
"What would you have me do for you?" He asked.

Worrell New Testament
And He said to them, "What do you wish that I should do for you?"

Worsley New Testament
and He said to them, What do ye desire me to do for you?

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Request of James and John
35Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to Jesus and declared, “Teacher, we want You to do for us whatever we ask.” 36“What do you want Me to do for you?” He inquired. 37They answered, “Grant that one of us may sit at Your right hand and the other at Your left in Your glory.”…

Cross References
Matthew 20:21
“What do you want?” He inquired. She answered, “Declare that in Your kingdom one of these two sons of mine may sit at Your right hand, and the other at Your left.”

Matthew 7:7-8
Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.

John 15:7
If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.

John 16:23-24
In that day you will no longer ask Me anything. Truly, truly, I tell you, whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you. / Until now you have not asked for anything in My name. Ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete.

James 4:3
And when you do ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may squander it on your pleasures.

1 John 5:14-15
And this is the confidence that we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. / And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we already possess what we have asked of Him.

Matthew 18:19
Again, I tell you truly that if two of you on the earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by My Father in heaven.

Luke 11:9-10
So I tell you: Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.

John 14:13-14
And I will do whatever you ask in My name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. / If you ask Me for anything in My name, I will do it.

Matthew 21:22
If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”

1 Kings 3:5
One night at Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream, and God said, “Ask, and I will give it to you!”

2 Chronicles 1:7
That night God appeared to Solomon and said, “Ask, and I will give it to you!”

Psalm 37:4
Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart.

Psalm 145:19
He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him; He hears their cry and saves them.

Isaiah 65:24
Even before they call, I will answer, and while they are still speaking, I will hear.


Treasury of Scripture

And he said to them, What would you that I should do for you?

What.

Mark 10:51
And Jesus answered and said unto him, What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? The blind man said unto him, Lord, that I might receive my sight.

1 Kings 3:5
In Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night: and God said, Ask what I shall give thee.

John 15:7
If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.

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Mark 10
1. Jesus disputes with the Pharisees concerning divorce;
13. blesses the children that are brought unto him;
17. resolves a rich man how he may inherit everlasting life;
23. tells his disciples of the danger of riches;
28. promises rewards to those who forsake all for the gospel;
32. foretells his death and resurrection;
35. bids the two ambitious suitors to think rather of suffering with him;
46. and restores to Bartimaeus his sight.














What do you want Me to do for you?
What
The word "what" in this context is a direct inquiry from Jesus, inviting the disciples to express their desires. In the Greek, the word is "τί" (ti), which is an interrogative pronoun. This question is not just about the specifics of their request but also serves as a reflection of their understanding of Jesus' mission and their own spiritual maturity. It challenges the disciples to consider their true motives and desires in following Christ.

do
The verb "do" here is translated from the Greek word "ποιήσω" (poiēsō), which means to make, to do, or to accomplish. This word emphasizes action and the ability of Jesus to fulfill requests. It highlights His role as a servant leader, willing to act on behalf of those who follow Him. This reflects the nature of Jesus' ministry, which is characterized by service and the fulfillment of God's will.

you
The word "you" is translated from the Greek "ὑμῖν" (hymin), which is the dative plural form, indicating that Jesus is addressing more than one person. This personal address underscores the relational aspect of Jesus' ministry. He is not a distant deity but one who engages personally with His followers, understanding their individual and collective needs.

to
The preposition "to" in this context is part of the infinitive phrase "to do for you," indicating purpose or intention. It suggests that Jesus is ready and willing to act on behalf of His disciples. This reflects the proactive nature of God's love and grace, which seeks to meet the needs of His people.

for
The word "for" is translated from the Greek "ὑπέρ" (hyper), which can mean on behalf of or for the benefit of. This preposition indicates that Jesus' actions are intended for the good of the disciples. It highlights the selfless nature of Christ's ministry, always seeking the welfare of others.

you
Again, the word "you" emphasizes the personal relationship between Jesus and His disciples. It is a reminder that Jesus' ministry is not abstract or impersonal but is deeply concerned with the individual lives and needs of His followers. This personal attention is a hallmark of the Christian faith, where each believer is known and loved by God.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
“What
Τί (Ti)
Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 5101: Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.

is it you want
θέλετε (thelete)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 2309: To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design.

Me
με (me)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

to do
ποιήσω (poiēsō)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 4160: (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.

for you?”
ὑμῖν (hymin)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

He inquired.
εἶπεν (eipen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.


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