Matthew 20:24 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

²⁴ When the other ten apostles heard this, they became very upset with the two brothers.

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

²⁴ And when the ten heard it, they were moved with indignation against the two brethren.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²⁴ But when the ten [other disciples] heard this, they were indignant at the two brothers.

American Standard Version (1901)

²⁴ And when the ten heard it, they were moved with indignation concerning the two brethren.

Common English Bible

²⁴ Now when the other ten disciples heard about this, they became angry with the two brothers.

Catholic Public Domain Version

²⁴ And the ten, upon hearing this, became indignant with the two brothers.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

²⁴ And the ten hearing it, were moved with indignation against the two brethren.

Matthew 20:24 Cross References

Matthew 20:23

He said to them, “Indeed you will drink my cup [of suffering]. But it is not my prerogative to appoint who sits at my right side and at my left, but rather these places are for those to whom it has been assigned by my Father.”

Matthew 20:25

Then Jesus called all the apostles to Him and said, “You are aware that rulers among the [unconverted] Gentiles lord it over their own people and their important men domineer over them [as well].

Mark 10:14

But when Jesus saw it, He was moved with [righteous] indignation, and said to them, “Allow these little children to come to me and stop trying to prevent them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such [humble ones. See Matt. 18:4].

Mark 10:41

When the ten other apostles heard this, they became very upset with James and John.

Luke 13:14

But the official of the synagogue became angry because Jesus had healed [someone] on the Sabbath day. [Note: This was viewed as a violation of proper Sabbath day observance by certain Jews who interpreted the Law of Moses with narrow legalism]. So, the official said to the crowd, “There are six days [in the week] for people to work. Therefore, you should come to be healed on one of them, and not on the Sabbath day.”

1 Corinthians 13:4

[Note: The following traits should be understood in the context of love for people]. Love is patient [with people], and is kind [to them]; love does not envy [what people are or have]; love does not boast [of being superior to others], it is not arrogant [in dealing with people].

Philippians 2:3

Do not do anything from rivalry or from empty conceit, but in humility, consider others better than yourselves.

James 3:14

But if you people have bitter jealousy and rivalry in your hearts, do not be arrogant [over it] and deny the truth.

1 Peter 5:5

And in the same way, you younger [Christians] should be [respectfully] submissive to the older ones. And all of you should [be willing to] humbly serve one another, for God stands opposed to [the efforts of] proud people, but extends His unearned favor to those [who serve] with humility.