Matthew 20:21

New English Translation

He said to her, “What do you want?” She replied, “Permit these two sons of mine to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your kingdom.”

Cross References

1 Kings 2:19

So Bathsheba visited King Solomon to speak to him on Adonijah’s behalf. The king got up to greet her, bowed to her, and then sat on his throne. He ordered a throne to be brought for the king’s mother, and she sat at his right hand.

1 Kings 3:5

One night in Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream. God said, “Tell me what I should give you.”

Esther 5:3

The king said to her, “What is on your mind, Queen Esther? What is your request? Even as much as half the kingdom will be given to you!”

Psalm 110:1

Here is the Lord’s proclamation to my lord: “Sit down at my right hand until I make your enemies your footstool!”

Psalm 45:9

Princesses are among your honored guests, your bride stands at your right hand, wearing jewelry made with gold from Ophir.

Jeremiah 45:5

Are you looking for great things for yourself? Do not look for such things. For I, the Lord, affirm that I am about to bring disaster on all humanity. But I will allow you to escape with your life wherever you go.”’”

Matthew 18:1

At that time the disciples came to Jesus saying, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”

Matthew 19:28

Jesus said to them, “I tell you the truth: In the age when all things are renewed, when the Son of Man sits on his glorious throne, you who have followed me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

Matthew 20:22

Jesus answered, “You don’t know what you are asking! Are you able to drink the cup I am about to drink?” They said to him, “We are able.”

Matthew 20:32

Jesus stopped, called them, and said, “What do you want me to do for you?”

Mark 10:51

Then Jesus said to him, “What do you want me to do for you?” The blind man replied, “Rabbi, let me see again.”

Mark 16:19

After the Lord Jesus had spoken to them, he was taken up into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God.

Mark 6:22

When his daughter Herodias came in and danced, she pleased Herod and his dinner guests. The king said to the girl, “Ask me for whatever you want and I will give it to you.”

Luke 18:41

“What do you want me to do for you?” He replied, “Lord, let me see again.”

Luke 19:11

While the people were listening to these things, Jesus proceeded to tell a parable, because he was near to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God was going to appear immediately.

Luke 22:24

A dispute also started among them over which of them was to be regarded as the greatest.

John 15:7

If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you want, and it will be done for you.

Acts 1:6

So when they had gathered together, they began to ask him, “Lord, is this the time when you are restoring the kingdom to Israel?”

Romans 12:10

Be devoted to one another with mutual love, showing eagerness in honoring one another.

Romans 8:34

Who is the one who will condemn? Christ is the one who died (and more than that, he was raised), who is at the right hand of God, and who also is interceding for us.

Colossians 3:1

Therefore, if you have been raised with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.