Mark 10:35

The Message

James and John, Zebedee’s sons, came up to him. “Teacher, we have something we want you to do for us.”

Cross References

1 Kings 2:20

She said, “I have a small favor to ask of you. Don’t refuse me.” The king replied, “Go ahead, Mother; of course I won’t refuse you.”

Matthew 4:21

A short distance down the beach they came upon another pair of brothers, James and John, Zebedee’s sons. These two were sitting in a boat with their father, Zebedee, mending their fishnets. Jesus made the same offer to them, and they were just as quick to follow, abandoning boat and father.

Mark 10:36

“What is it? I’ll see what I can do.”

Mark 5:37

He permitted no one to go in with him except Peter, James, and John. They entered the leader’s house and pushed their way through the gossips looking for a story and neighbors bringing in casseroles. Jesus was abrupt: “Why all this busybody grief and gossip? This child isn’t dead; she’s sleeping.” Provoked to sarcasm, they told him he didn’t know what he was talking about.

Mark 9:2

Six days later, three of them did see it. Jesus took Peter, James, and John and led them up a high mountain. His appearance changed from the inside out, right before their eyes. His clothes shimmered, glistening white, whiter than any bleach could make them. Elijah, along with Moses, came into view, in deep conversation with Jesus.