Matthew 20:23

New International Reader's Version

Jesus said to them, “You will certainly drink from my cup. But it is not for me to say who will sit at my right or left hand. These places belong to those my Father has prepared them for.”

Cross References

Matthew 13:11

He replied, “Because you have been given the knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven. It has not been given to outsiders.

Matthew 20:24

The other ten disciples heard about this. They became angry at the two brothers.

Matthew 25:34

“Then the King will speak to those on his right. He will say, ‘My Father has blessed you. Come and take what is yours. It is the kingdom prepared for you since the world was created.

Mark 10:40

But it is not for me to say who will sit at my right or left hand. These places belong to those they are prepared for.”

Acts 12:2

He had James killed with a sword. James was John’s brother.

Romans 8:17

As his children, we will receive all that he has for us. We will share what Christ receives. But we must share in his sufferings if we want to share in his glory.

1 Corinthians 2:9

It is written that “no eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no human mind has known.” (Isaiah 64:4) God has prepared these things for those who love him.

2 Corinthians 1:7

Our hope for you remains firm. We know that you suffer just as we do. In the same way, God comforts you just as he comforts us.

Colossians 1:24

I am happy because of what I am suffering for you. My suffering joins with and continues the sufferings of Christ. I suffer for his body, which is the church.

Hebrews 11:16

Instead, they longed for a better country. They wanted a heavenly one. So God is pleased when they call him their God. In fact, he has prepared a city for them.

Revelation 1:9

I, John, am a believer like you. I am a friend who suffers like you. As members of Jesus’ royal family, we can put up with anything that happens to us. I was on the island of Patmos because I taught God’s word and what Jesus said.