Matthew 20:20-28 Then came to him the mother of Zebedees children with her sons, worshipping him, and desiring a certain thing of him.… sons: — I. It had reference to a glorious TEMPORAL KINGDOM. This request showed some faith in Jesus, for He had announced His death. We must not indulge dreams of worldly honour. II. The ANSWER which Jesus gave to this unseasonable request — 1. Our Lord declared their ignorance. 2. As Jesus knew they meant the end without the means, He asked them about their fidelity. 3. They answered as men of courage without hesitation or delay. 4. The final answer Jesus gave to their ambitious prayer. 5. The highest place in heaven is most to love God. (B. W. Noel, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: Then came to him the mother of Zebedee's children with her sons, worshipping him, and desiring a certain thing of him. |
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