Mark 10:41

41 The other ten disciples heard about it. They became angry at James and John.

Mark 10:41 Meaning and Commentary

Mark 10:41

And when the ten heard it
The request made by the sons of Zebedee or their mother for them:

they began to be much displeased with James and John;
Matthew says "they were moved with indignation against them", ( Matthew 20:24 ) ; they were filled with, wrath and were very angry with them; which they showed in their countenances and by their behaviour towards them as well as by words: the Syriac and Arabic versions, render it, "they began to murmur against them"; they highly resented it and were ready to break out into an open quarrel upon it; (See Gill on Matthew 20:24).

Mark 10:41 In-Context

39 "We can," they answered. Jesus said to them, "You will drink the cup I drink. And you will go through the baptism I go through.

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."

41 The other ten disciples heard about it. They became angry at James and John.

42 Jesus called them together. He said, "You know about those who are rulers of the nations. They hold power over their people. Their high officials order them around.

43 Don't be like that. Instead, anyone who wants to be important among you must be your servant.