Matthew 20:23

23 He said to them, "1My cup you shall drink; but to sit on My right and on My left, this is not Mine to give, 2but it is for those for whom it has been 3prepared by My Father."

Matthew 20:23 In-Context

21 And He said to her, "What do you wish?" She said to Him, "Command that in Your kingdom these two sons of mine may sit one on Your right and one on Your left."
22 But Jesus answered, "You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I am about to drink?" They said to Him, "We are able."
23 He said to them, "My cup you shall drink; but to sit on My right and on My left, this is not Mine to give, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared by My Father."
24 And hearing this, the ten became indignant with the two brothers.
25 But Jesus called them to Himself and said, "You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great men exercise authority over them.

Cross References 3

  • 1. Acts 12:2; Revelation 1:9
  • 2. Matthew 13:11
  • 3. Matthew 25:34
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