Matthew 20:21

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Jesus asked her what she wanted, and she said, “When you come into your kingdom, please let one of my sons sit at your right side and the other at your left.”

Cross References

1 Kings 2:19

When Bathsheba went to see Solomon, he stood up to meet her, then bowed low. He sat back down and had another throne brought in, so his mother could sit at his right side.

1 Kings 3:5

One night while Solomon was in Gibeon, the LORD God appeared to him in a dream and said, “Solomon, ask for anything you want, and I will give it to you.”

Esther 5:3

the king said, “Esther, what brings you here? Just ask, and I will give you as much as half of my kingdom.”

Psalm 110:1

The LORD said to my Lord, “Sit at my right side, until I make your enemies into a footstool for you.”

Psalm 45:9

Daughters of kings are here, and your bride stands at your right side, wearing a wedding gown trimmed with pure gold.

Jeremiah 45:5

I am bringing disaster everywhere, so don't even think about making any big plans for yourself. However, I promise that wherever you go, I will at least protect you from death. I, the LORD, have spoken.

Matthew 18:1

About this time the disciples came to Jesus and asked him who would be the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 19:28

Jesus answered: Yes, all of you have become my followers. And so in the future world, when the Son of Man sits on his glorious throne, I promise that you will sit on twelve thrones to judge the twelve tribes of Israel.

Matthew 20:22

Jesus answered, “Not one of you knows what you are asking. Are you able to drink from the cup that I must soon drink from?” James and John said, “Yes, we are!”

Matthew 20:32

When Jesus heard them, he stopped and asked, “What do you want me to do for you?”

Mark 10:51

Jesus asked, “What do you want me to do for you?” The blind man answered, “Master, I want to see!”

Mark 16:19

After the Lord Jesus had said these things to the disciples, he was taken back up to heaven where he sat down at the right side of God.

Mark 6:22

The daughter of Herodias came in and danced for Herod and his guests. She pleased them so much that Herod said, “Ask for anything, and it's yours!

Luke 18:41

“What do you want me to do for you?” “Lord, I want to see!” he answered.

Luke 19:11

The crowd was still listening to Jesus as he was getting close to Jerusalem. Many of them thought that God's kingdom would soon appear,

Luke 22:24

The apostles got into an argument about which one of them was the greatest.

John 15:7

Stay joined to me and let my teachings become part of you. Then you can pray for whatever you want, and your prayer will be answered.

Acts 1:6

While the apostles were still with Jesus, they asked him, “Lord, are you now going to give Israel its own king again?”

Romans 12:10

Love each other as brothers and sisters and honour others more than you do yourself.

Romans 8:34

Or can anyone condemn them? No indeed! Christ died and was raised to life, and now he is at God's right side, speaking to him for us.

Colossians 3:1

You have been raised to life with Christ. Now set your heart on what is in heaven, where Christ rules at God's right side.