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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/matthew/20.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/matthew/20.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />When the ten heard about this, they were indignant with the two brothers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/matthew/20.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />When the ten other disciples heard what James and John had asked, they were indignant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/matthew/20.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And when the ten heard it, they were indignant at the two brothers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/matthew/20.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />When the ten heard about this, they were indignant with the two brothers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/20.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And the ten having heard <i>this</i>, were indignant about the two brothers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/matthew/20.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And when the ten heard <i>it</i>, they were moved with indignation against the two brethren.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/matthew/20.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And when the ten heard <i>it,</i> they were greatly displeased with the two brothers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/matthew/20.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And after hearing <i>this,</i> the <i>other</i> ten <i>disciples</i> became indignant with the two brothers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/matthew/20.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And hearing this, the ten became indignant with the two brothers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/matthew/20.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And hearing <i>this,</i> the ten became indignant with the two brothers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/matthew/20.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And hearing <i>this</i>, the ten became indignant with the two brothers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/matthew/20.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And when the [other] ten heard this, they were resentful <i>and</i> angry with the two brothers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/matthew/20.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When the ten disciples heard this, they became indignant with the two brothers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/matthew/20.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When the 10 disciples heard this, they became indignant with the two brothers. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/matthew/20.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And when the ten heard it, they were moved with indignation concerning the two brethren.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/matthew/20.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />When the ten other disciples heard this, they were angry with the two brothers. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/matthew/20.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And when the ten heard it, they were moved with indignation concerning the two brethren.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/matthew/20.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />When the other ten apostles heard about this, they were irritated with the two brothers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/matthew/20.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />When the other ten disciples heard about this, they became angry with the two brothers. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/matthew/20.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />When the ten heard this, they became furious with the two brothers. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/matthew/20.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />When the ten heard about this, they were indignant with the two brothers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/matthew/20.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Now when the other ten heard this, they were angry with the two brothers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/matthew/20.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />When the ten heard it, they were indignant with the two brothers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/matthew/20.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And when the ten heard it, they were moved with indignation against the two brethren.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/20.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />The other ten heard of this, and their indignation was aroused against the two brothers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/matthew/20.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />When the ten heard it, they were indignant with the two brothers. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/matthew/20.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the ten having heard, were much displeased with the two brothers,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/20.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And the ten having heard <i>this</i>, were indignant about the two brothers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/matthew/20.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the ten having heard, were much displeased with the two brothers,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/matthew/20.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the ten having heard, felt pain about the two brethren.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/matthew/20.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the ten hearing it, were moved with indignation against the two brethren. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/matthew/20.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And the ten, upon hearing this, became indignant with the two brothers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/matthew/20.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />When the ten heard this, they became indignant at the two brothers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/matthew/20.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />When the ten heard it, they were angry with the two brothers.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/matthew/20.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />When the ten heard it, they were angry at the two brothers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/20.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />But when the ten heard it, they were angry with those two brothers.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/matthew/20.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And when the ten heard it, their anger was aroused against the two brothers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/matthew/20.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And the ten hearing were indignant concerning the two brothers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/matthew/20.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And the twelve, on hearing this, were filled with indignation against the two brethren.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/matthew/20.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />upon hearing this, the other ten disciples were moved with indignation against the two brothers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/20.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />The other ten heard of this, and their indignation was aroused against the two brothers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/matthew/20.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And the ten, hearing <i>it</i>, were much displeased with the two brothers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/matthew/20.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And when the <i>other</i> ten heard <i>it,</i> they were provoked at the two brethren:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/matthew/20-24.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=5839" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/matthew/20.htm">A Mother's Request</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">23</span>“You will indeed drink My cup,” Jesus said. “But to sit at My right or left is not Mine to grant. These seats belong to those for whom My Father has prepared them.” <span class="reftext">24</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">When</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1176.htm" title="1176: deka (Adj-NMP) -- Ten. A primary number; ten.">ten</a> <a href="/greek/191.htm" title="191: akousantes (V-APA-NMP) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.">heard about this,</a> <a href="/greek/23.htm" title="23: ēganaktēsan (V-AIA-3P) -- To be angry, incensed. From agan and achthos; to be greatly afflicted, i.e. indignant.">they were indignant</a> <a href="/greek/4012.htm" title="4012: peri (Prep) -- From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.">with</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1417.htm" title="1417: dyo (Adj-GMP) -- Two. A primary numeral; two.">two</a> <a href="/greek/80.htm" title="80: adelphōn (N-GMP) -- A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote.">brothers.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">25</span>But Jesus called them aside and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their superiors exercise authority over them.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/10-41.htm">Mark 10:41</a></span><br />When the ten heard about this, they became indignant with James and John.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/22-24.htm">Luke 22:24-27</a></span><br />A dispute also arose among the disciples as to which of them should be considered the greatest. / So Jesus declared, “The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those in authority over them call themselves benefactors. / But you shall not be like them. Instead, the greatest among you should be like the youngest, and the one who leads like the one who serves. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/18-1.htm">Matthew 18:1-4</a></span><br />At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who then is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” / Jesus invited a little child to stand among them. / “Truly I tell you,” He said, “unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/9-33.htm">Mark 9:33-37</a></span><br />Then they came to Capernaum. While Jesus was in the house, He asked them, “What were you discussing on the way?” / But they were silent, for on the way they had been arguing about which of them was the greatest. / Sitting down, Jesus called the Twelve and said, “If anyone wants to be first, he must be the last of all and the servant of all.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/9-46.htm">Luke 9:46-48</a></span><br />Then an argument started among the disciples as to which of them would be the greatest. / But Jesus, knowing the thoughts of their hearts, had a little child stand beside Him. / And He said to them, “Whoever welcomes this little child in My name welcomes Me, and whoever welcomes Me welcomes the One who sent Me. For whoever is the least among all of you, he is the greatest.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/13-12.htm">John 13:12-17</a></span><br />When Jesus had washed their feet and put on His outer garments, He reclined with them again and asked, “Do you know what I have done for you? / You call Me Teacher and Lord, and rightly so, because I am. / So if I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-3.htm">Philippians 2:3-7</a></span><br />Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. / Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. / Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus: ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-3.htm">1 Peter 5:3</a></span><br />not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-10.htm">1 Corinthians 1:10-12</a></span><br />I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree together, so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be united in mind and conviction. / My brothers, some from Chloe’s household have informed me that there are quarrels among you. / What I mean is this: Individuals among you are saying, “I follow Paul,” “I follow Apollos,” “I follow Cephas,” or “I follow Christ.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/4-1.htm">James 4:1-3</a></span><br />What causes conflicts and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from the passions at war within you? / You crave what you do not have; you kill and covet, but are unable to obtain it. You quarrel and fight. You do not have, because you do not ask. / And when you do ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may squander it on your pleasures.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-10.htm">Romans 12:10</a></span><br />Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-2.htm">Ephesians 4:2-3</a></span><br />with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, / and with diligence to preserve the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/12-25.htm">1 Corinthians 12:25-26</a></span><br />so that there should be no division in the body, but that its members should have mutual concern for one another. / If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/5-13.htm">Galatians 5:13</a></span><br />For you, brothers, were called to freedom; but do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh. Rather, serve one another in love.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/13-10.htm">Proverbs 13:10</a></span><br />Arrogance leads only to strife, but wisdom is with the well-advised.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And when the ten heard it, they were moved with indignation against the two brothers.</p><p class="hdg">they.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/13-10.htm">Proverbs 13:10</a></b></br> Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised <i>is</i> wisdom.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/10-41.htm">Mark 10:41</a></b></br> And when the ten heard <i>it</i>, they began to be much displeased with James and John.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/22-23.htm">Luke 22:23-25</a></b></br> And they began to inquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/18-34.htm">Angry</a> <a href="/zechariah/2-13.htm">Aroused</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-15.htm">Displeased</a> <a href="/matthew/15-12.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/matthew/19-25.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/matthew/19-25.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-12.htm">Indignant</a> <a href="/malachi/1-4.htm">Indignation</a> <a href="/matthew/18-34.htm">Moved</a> <a href="/matthew/18-24.htm">Ten</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/21-15.htm">Angry</a> <a href="/acts/17-5.htm">Aroused</a> <a href="/matthew/21-15.htm">Displeased</a> <a href="/matthew/21-45.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/matthew/20-30.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/matthew/20-30.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/matthew/21-15.htm">Indignant</a> <a href="/matthew/21-15.htm">Indignation</a> <a href="/matthew/20-34.htm">Moved</a> <a href="/matthew/25-1.htm">Ten</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 20</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/20-1.htm">Jesus, by the parable of the laborers in the vineyard, shows that God is debtor unto no man;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/20-17.htm">foretells his passion;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/20-20.htm">by answering the mother of Zebedee's children, teaches his disciples to be humble;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/20-29.htm">and gives two blind men their sight.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/20.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/20.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>When the ten heard about this,</b><br>The "ten" refers to the other disciples of Jesus, excluding James and John, who are the "two brothers" mentioned later. This moment occurs after James and John's mother asked Jesus for her sons to sit at His right and left in His kingdom. The request highlights the human tendency towards ambition and status, which was a common cultural value in the Greco-Roman world. The disciples' reaction indicates that they were closely following the conversation and were aware of the implications of such a request.<p><b>they were indignant</b><br>The word "indignant" suggests a strong emotional response, likely a mix of anger and jealousy. This reaction is consistent with human nature and reflects the disciples' misunderstanding of Jesus' teachings on servanthood and humility. Their indignation reveals their own desires for prominence and power, which Jesus frequently addressed throughout His ministry. This moment serves as a teaching opportunity for Jesus to further explain the nature of His kingdom, contrasting earthly power with spiritual leadership.<p><b>with the two brothers.</b><br>James and John, the sons of Zebedee, are the "two brothers" who were part of Jesus' inner circle. Their request, made through their mother, reflects a misunderstanding of Jesus' mission and the nature of His kingdom. In Jewish culture, family ties were significant, and it was not uncommon for family members to advocate for one another. This incident highlights the ongoing theme in the Gospels of the disciples' struggle to grasp the concept of servant leadership, which Jesus exemplified. The brothers' ambition is juxtaposed with Jesus' call to humility and service, as He later explains that true greatness in His kingdom is measured by one's willingness to serve others.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_ten_disciples.htm">The Ten Disciples</a></b><br>These are the remaining disciples of Jesus who were not involved in the request made by James and John. Their indignation reflects their human nature and struggle with pride and ambition.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_two_brothers.htm">The Two Brothers</a></b><br>James and John, the sons of Zebedee, who had asked Jesus for positions of honor in His kingdom. Their request sparked the reaction from the other disciples.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a></b><br>The central figure who uses this moment to teach about true greatness and servanthood in the Kingdom of God.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_request.htm">The Request</a></b><br>The event where James and John, through their mother, asked Jesus for the privilege of sitting at His right and left in His kingdom, which led to the indignation of the other disciples.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_kingdom_of_god.htm">The Kingdom of God</a></b><br>The spiritual realm over which God reigns, and the focus of Jesus' teachings, emphasizing servanthood and humility over worldly power and status.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_indignation.htm">Understanding Indignation</a></b><br>The disciples' indignation reveals their own desires for status and recognition. We must examine our hearts for similar attitudes and seek humility.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/true_greatness_in_the_kingdom.htm">True Greatness in the Kingdom</a></b><br>Jesus redefines greatness as servanthood. In God's kingdom, the last will be first, and the first will be last.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/servanthood_as_leadership.htm">Servanthood as Leadership</a></b><br>Jesus models leadership through service. We are called to lead by serving others, following His example.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_ambition.htm">The Danger of Ambition</a></b><br>Ambition for personal glory can lead to division and strife. We should seek God's will and glory above our own desires.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_among_believers.htm">Unity Among Believers</a></b><br>The disciples' reaction shows the potential for division. We must strive for unity, understanding that we are all part of the body of Christ with different roles.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_20.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 20</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_jesus'_action_conflict_with_exodus_20_12.htm">Matthew 12:46-50: Does Jesus' apparent dismissal of his own mother and brothers conflict with the commandment to honor one's parents (Exodus 20:12)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_matthew_mention_their_mother.htm">Matthew 20:20-21 - Why does Matthew mention the mother of James and John making this request, while Mark 10:35-37 portrays the brothers themselves asking?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/were_women_told_about_jesus'_body.htm">Were the women informed about Jesus' body's fate? Yes, by a young man/angels (Mark 16:5; Luke 24:4; Matthew 28:7). No, Mary found the tomb empty and was confused (John 20:2).</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_should_wives_treat_husbands_biblically.htm">What is Satan's role according to the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/20.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(24) <span class= "bld">Against the two brethren.</span>--Literally, <span class= "ital">concerning,</span> or <span class= "ital">about.</span> The context shows that it was not a righteous indignation, as against that which was unworthy of true followers of Jesus, but rather the jealousy of rivals, angry that the two brothers should have taken what seemed an unfair advantage of our Lord's known affection for them and for their mother.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/20.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 24.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Were moved with indignation against</span> (<span class="greek">περί</span>); <span class="accented">concerning</span>. "The ambition of one creates envy in others who partake of the same feeling" (I. Williams). The displeasure of the ten arose from their sharing in the ambitious desires which had prompted the request of the brothers. Peter does not appear prominently here, as guarding the position which Romanists assign to him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/matthew/20-24.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">When</span><br /><span class="grk">Καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(Kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">οἱ</span> <span class="translit">(hoi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">ten</span><br /><span class="grk">δέκα</span> <span class="translit">(deka)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1176.htm">Strong's 1176: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ten. A primary number; ten.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">heard about [this],</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀκούσαντες</span> <span class="translit">(akousantes)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_191.htm">Strong's 191: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they were indignant</span><br /><span class="grk">ἠγανάκτησαν</span> <span class="translit">(ēganaktēsan)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_23.htm">Strong's 23: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be angry, incensed. From agan and achthos; to be greatly afflicted, i.e. indignant.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with</span><br /><span class="grk">περὶ</span> <span class="translit">(peri)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4012.htm">Strong's 4012: </a> </span><span class="str2">From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τῶν</span> <span class="translit">(tōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Genitive Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">two</span><br /><span class="grk">δύο</span> <span class="translit">(dyo)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1417.htm">Strong's 1417: </a> </span><span class="str2">Two. A primary numeral; 'two'.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">brothers.</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀδελφῶν</span> <span class="translit">(adelphōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_80.htm">Strong's 80: </a> </span><span class="str2">A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/20-24.htm">Matthew 20:24 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/matthew/20-24.htm">Matthew 20:24 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/matthew/20-24.htm">Matthew 20:24 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/matthew/20-24.htm">Matthew 20:24 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/matthew/20-24.htm">Matthew 20:24 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/20-24.htm">Matthew 20:24 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/20-24.htm">Matthew 20:24 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/20-24.htm">Matthew 20:24 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/20-24.htm">Matthew 20:24 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/matthew/20-24.htm">Matthew 20:24 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/matthew/20-24.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 20:24 When the ten heard it they were (Matt. 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