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These places belong to those for whom they have been prepared.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/mark/10.htm">New Living Translation</a> But I have no right to say who will sit on my right or my left. God has prepared those places for the ones he has chosen.” <a href="/esv/mark/10.htm">English Standard Version</a> but to sit at my right hand or at my left is not mine to grant, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared.” <a href="/bsb/mark/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> But to sit at My right or left is not Mine to grant. These seats belong to those for whom they have been prepared.” <a href="/blb/mark/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> but to sit at My right hand or at My left hand, is not Mine to give, but to those for whom it has been prepared." <a href="/kjv/mark/10.htm">King James Bible</a> But to sit on my right hand and on my left hand is not mine to give; but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared. <a href="/nkjv/mark/10.htm">New King James Version</a> but to sit on My right hand and on My left is not Mine to give, but it is for those for whom it is prepared.” <a href="/nasb_/mark/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But to sit on My right or on My left is not Mine to give; but it is for those for whom it has been prepared.” <a href="/nasb/mark/10.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220But to sit on My right or on My left, this is not Mine to give; but it is for those for whom it has been prepared.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/mark/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “But to sit on My right or on My left, this is not Mine to give; but it is for those for whom it has been prepared.” <a href="/lsb/mark/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But to sit on My right or on My left, this is not Mine to give; but it is for those for whom it has been prepared.” <a href="/amp/mark/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But to sit on My right or left, this is not Mine to give; but it is for those for whom it has been prepared [by My Father].” <a href="/csb/mark/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But to sit at my right or left is not mine to give; instead, it is for those for whom it has been prepared.” <a href="/hcsb/mark/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But to sit at My right or left is not Mine to give; instead, it is for those it has been prepared for.&#8221 <a href="/asv/mark/10.htm">American Standard Version</a> but to sit on my right hand or on my left hand is not mine to give; but it is for them for whom it hath been prepared. <a href="/cev/mark/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But it isn't for me to say who will sit at my right side and at my left. This is for God to decide." <a href="/erv/mark/10.htm">English Revised Version</a> but to sit on my right hand or on my left hand is not mine to give: but it is for them for whom it hath been prepared. <a href="/gwt/mark/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> But I don't have the authority to grant you a seat at my right or left. Those positions have already been prepared for certain people." <a href="/gnt/mark/10.htm">Good News Translation</a> But I do not have the right to choose who will sit at my right and my left. It is God who will give these places to those for whom he has prepared them." <a href="/isv/mark/10.htm">International Standard Version</a> But it's not up to me to grant you a seat at my right or my left. Those positions have already been prepared for others." <a href="/msb/mark/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But to sit at My right and left is not Mine to grant. These seats belong to those for whom they have been prepared.? <a href="/net/mark/10.htm">NET Bible</a> but to sit at my right or at my left is not mine to give. It is for those for whom it has been prepared." <a href="/nheb/mark/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> but to sit at my right hand and at my left hand is not mine to give, but for whom it has been prepared." <a href="/wbt/mark/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But to sit on my right hand and on my left hand, is not mine to give; but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared. <a href="/wey/mark/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> but as to sitting at my right hand or at my left, that is not mine to give: it will be for those for whom it is reserved." <a href="/web/mark/10.htm">World English Bible</a> but to sit at my right hand and at my left hand is not mine to give, but for whom it has been prepared.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> but to sit on My right and on My left is not Mine to give, but—to those for whom it has been prepared.” <a href="/blb/mark/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> but to sit at My right hand or at My left hand, is not Mine to give, but to those for whom it has been prepared." <a href="/ylt/mark/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> but to sit on my right and on my left, is not mine to give, but -- to those for whom it hath been prepared.' <a href="/slt/mark/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And to sit from my right hand, and from my left is not mine to give; but for whom it has been prepared.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But to sit on my right hand, or on my left, is not mine to give to you, but to them for whom it is prepared. <a href="/cpdv/mark/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But to sit at my right, or at my left, is not mine to give to you, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared.” <a href="/nabre/mark/10.htm">New American Bible</a> but to sit at my right or at my left is not mine to give but is for those for whom it has been prepared.” <a href="/nrsvce/mark/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> but to sit at my right hand or at my left is not mine to grant, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But to sit at my right and at my left, that is not mine to give; except to those for whom it is prepared. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/10.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “But for you to sit at my right and at my left is not mine to give, except to those for whom it is prepared.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/10.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But to sit on my right hand and on my left, is not mine to give; but it shall be given to those for whom it is prepared.<CM> <a href="/godbey/mark/10.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>but to sit on my right, and on my left, is not mine to give, but is for those for whom it has been prepared.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/mark/10.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> but to sit on my right-hand, and on my left, is not mine to give; but to those for whom it is prepared. <a href="/mace/mark/10.htm">Mace New Testament</a> or on my left, is not in my power to grant, except to those for whom it was designed. <a href="/wey/mark/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> but as to sitting at my right hand or at my left, that is not mine to give: it will be for those for whom it is reserved." <a href="/worrell/mark/10.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>but to sit on My right hand, or on My left, is not Mine to give, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared."<Fr> <a href="/worsley/mark/10.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>but to sit on my right <Fr>hand<FR> and on my left, is not mine to give, but for whom it is prepared.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/mark/10-40.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=3476" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/mark/10.htm">The Request of James and John</a> …39“We can,” the brothers answered. “You will drink the cup that I drink,” Jesus said, “and you will be baptized with the baptism that I undergo. 40<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2523.htm" title="2523: kathisai (V-ANA) -- Another form for kathezomai; to seat down, i.e. Set; intransitively, to sit; figuratively, to settle.">to sit</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ek (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">at</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: mou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">My</a> <a href="/greek/1188.htm" title="1188: dexiōn (Adj-GNP) -- On the right hand, right hand, right. From dechomai; the right side or hand.">right</a> <a href="/greek/2228.htm" title="2228: ē (Conj) -- Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than.">or</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ex (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out."></a> <a href="/greek/2176.htm" title="2176: euōnymōn (Adj-GNP) -- From eu and onoma; properly, well-named, i.e. The left; neuter as adverbial, at the left hand.">left</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">is</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">not</a> <a href="/greek/1699.htm" title="1699: emon (PPro-NN1S) -- My, mine. From the oblique cases of ego; my.">Mine</a> <a href="/greek/1325.htm" title="1325: dounai (V-ANA) -- To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.">to grant.</a> <a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: all’ (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">These seats belong to those</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hois (RelPro-DMP) -- Who, which, what, that. ">for whom</a> <a href="/greek/2090.htm" title="2090: hētoimastai (V-RIM/P-3S) -- To make ready, prepare. From hetoimos; to prepare.">they have been prepared.” </a> 41When the ten heard about this, they became indignant with James and John.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/20-23.htm">Matthew 20:23</a> “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.” <a href="/matthew/19-28.htm">Matthew 19:28</a> Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, in the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on His glorious throne, you who have followed Me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. <a href="/luke/22-29.htm">Luke 22:29-30</a> And I bestow on you a kingdom, just as My Father has bestowed one on Me, / so that you may eat and drink at My table in My kingdom and sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. <a href="/acts/1-7.htm">Acts 1:7</a> Jesus replied, “It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by His own authority. <a href="/romans/8-17.htm">Romans 8:17</a> And if we are children, then we are heirs: heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him, so that we may also be glorified with Him. <a href="/1_corinthians/2-9.htm">1 Corinthians 2:9</a> Rather, as it is written: “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no heart has imagined, what God has prepared for those who love Him.” <a href="/ephesians/1-20.htm">Ephesians 1:20-21</a> which He exerted in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms, / far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. <a href="/philippians/2-9.htm">Philippians 2:9-11</a> Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names, / that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. <a href="/hebrews/1-3.htm">Hebrews 1:3</a> The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high. <a href="/revelation/3-21.htm">Revelation 3:21</a> To the one who overcomes, I will grant the right to sit with Me on My throne, just as I overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne. <a href="/revelation/20-4.htm">Revelation 20:4</a> Then I saw the thrones, and those seated on them had been given authority to judge. And I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for their testimony of Jesus and for the word of God, and those who had not worshiped the beast or its image and had not received its mark on their foreheads or hands. And they came to life and reigned with Christ for a thousand years. <a href="/psalms/110-1.htm">Psalm 110:1</a> A Psalm of David. The LORD said to my Lord: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.” <a href="/isaiah/53-12.htm">Isaiah 53:12</a> Therefore I will allot Him a portion with the great, and He will divide the spoils with the strong, because He has poured out His life unto death, and He was numbered with the transgressors. Yet He bore the sin of many and made intercession for the transgressors. <a href="/daniel/7-13.htm">Daniel 7:13-14</a> In my vision in the night I continued to watch, and I saw One like the Son of Man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into His presence. / And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed. <a href="/1_kings/2-19.htm">1 Kings 2:19</a> So Bathsheba went to King Solomon to speak to him for Adonijah. The king stood up to greet her, bowed to her, and sat down on his throne. Then the king had a throne brought for his mother, who sat down at his right hand.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But to sit on my right hand and on my left hand is not my to give; but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared.<a href="/matthew/20-23.htm">Matthew 20:23</a> And he saith unto them, Ye shall drink indeed of my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with: but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, is not mine to give, but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared of my Father.<a href="/matthew/25-34.htm">Matthew 25:34</a> Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:<a href="/john/17-2.htm">John 17:2,24</a> As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/9-41.htm">Belong</a> <a href="/mark/10-37.htm">Grant</a> <a href="/mark/10-37.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/mark/6-56.htm">Places</a> <a href="/matthew/26-19.htm">Prepared</a> <a href="/mark/4-29.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/isaiah/65-4.htm">Reserved</a> <a href="/mark/10-37.htm">Right</a> <a href="/mark/10-37.htm">Seated</a> <a href="/mark/10-37.htm">Sit</a> <a href="/mark/9-35.htm">Sitting</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/13-14.htm">Belong</a> <a href="/mark/15-8.htm">Grant</a> <a href="/mark/12-36.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/mark/12-38.htm">Places</a> <a href="/mark/14-15.htm">Prepared</a> <a href="/mark/14-8.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/acts/1-7.htm">Reserved</a> <a href="/mark/12-19.htm">Right</a> <a href="/mark/10-46.htm">Seated</a> <a href="/mark/12-36.htm">Sit</a> <a href="/mark/10-46.htm">Sitting</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 10</div>1. <a href="/mark/10-1.htm">Jesus disputes with the Pharisees concerning divorce;</a> 13. <a href="/mark/10-13.htm">blesses the children that are brought unto him;</a> 17. <a href="/mark/10-17.htm">resolves a rich man how he may inherit everlasting life;</a> 23. <a href="/mark/10-23.htm">tells his disciples of the danger of riches;</a> 28. <a href="/mark/10-28.htm">promises rewards to those who forsake all for the gospel;</a> 32. <a href="/mark/10-32.htm">foretells his death and resurrection;</a> 35. <a href="/mark/10-35.htm">bids the two ambitious suitors to think rather of suffering with him;</a> 46. <a href="/mark/10-46.htm">and restores to Bartimaeus his sight.</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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/mark/10.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/mark/10.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>But to sit at My right or left In the context of <a href="/mark/10.htm">Mark 10</a>, James and John request positions of honor in Jesus' glory. The right and left seats symbolize positions of power and prestige, often reserved for the most trusted and honored individuals. In ancient royal courts, sitting at the right hand of a king was a place of highest honor, indicating authority and closeness to the ruler. This request reflects a misunderstanding of Jesus' mission, as His kingdom is not of this world (<a href="/john/18-36.htm">John 18:36</a>). The disciples are still thinking in terms of earthly power structures, not the servant leadership Jesus exemplifies.is not Mine to grant. Jesus acknowledges His submission to the Father's will, emphasizing the divine order and the sovereignty of God in determining roles and positions in His kingdom. This statement highlights the Trinitarian relationship where the Son submits to the Father’s authority. It also reflects the humility of Christ, who, though equal with God, does not grasp at power but submits to the Father’s plan (<a href="/philippians/2-6.htm">Philippians 2:6-8</a>). This phrase teaches about the nature of divine authority and the importance of seeking God's will above personal ambition.These seats belong to those This indicates that positions of honor in God's kingdom are predetermined by divine wisdom and purpose. It suggests that God has a specific plan for each individual, and roles are assigned according to His sovereign will. This aligns with the biblical theme that God has prepared good works for believers to walk in (<a href="/ephesians/2-10.htm">Ephesians 2:10</a>). It underscores the idea that human ambition cannot alter God's divine plan.for whom they have been prepared.” The preparation of these seats implies a divine foreknowledge and predestination, consistent with the biblical teaching that God has a plan for history and for individual lives (<a href="/romans/8-29.htm">Romans 8:29-30</a>). This preparation is not based on human merit but on God's grace and purpose. It reflects the biblical principle that God exalts the humble and brings down the proud (<a href="/james/4-10.htm">James 4:10</a>). This phrase reassures believers that God’s plans are perfect and that He prepares roles and rewards according to His perfect wisdom and justice.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The central figure in this passage, responding to a request from James and John about positions of honor in His kingdom. 2. <a href="/topical/j/james_and_john.htm">James and John</a> The sons of Zebedee, two of Jesus' disciples, who asked for positions of honor in Jesus' glory. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a> The group of Jesus' followers who were present during this teaching moment. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_kingdom_of_god.htm">The Kingdom of God</a> The spiritual realm over which God reigns, and the focus of Jesus' teachings and mission. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_prepared_seats.htm">The Prepared Seats</a> Symbolic of the places of honor in God's kingdom, determined by God's sovereign will.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/s/sovereignty_of_god.htm">Sovereignty of God</a> God's authority and sovereignty determine the roles and honors in His kingdom, not human ambition. <a href="/topical/h/humility_and_servanthood.htm">Humility and Servanthood</a> True greatness in God's kingdom is found in humility and serving others, following Jesus' example. <a href="/topical/p/preparedness_and_faithfulness.htm">Preparedness and Faithfulness</a> Believers are called to be faithful and prepared for the roles God has assigned them, trusting in His perfect plan. <a href="/topical/e/eternal_perspective.htm">Eternal Perspective</a> Focus on eternal rewards and God's purposes rather than earthly recognition and status. <a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_plan.htm">Trust in God's Plan</a> Trust that God has a specific plan and purpose for each believer, and that His preparation is perfect.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 10</a> <a href="/q/what's_the_significance_of_lent's_3rd_sunday.htm">How do we reflect during the 40 days of Lent?</a> <a href="/q/is_ecclesiastes_10_2_culturally_biased.htm">Does the association of the wise with the 'right' and fools with the 'left' (Ecclesiastes 10:2) reflect outdated cultural biases, and how does it align with modern moral or ethical views?</a> <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> <a href="/q/what_is_ascension_day.htm">What is Ascension Day?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/mark/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(40) But it shall be given to them.--Better, omitting the interpolated words, is not Mine to give, but to those for whom it has been prepared. Our Lord disclaims, not the power to give, but that of giving arbitrarily, otherwise than His Father willed.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 40. - But to sit on my right hand or on my left hand is not mine to give; but it is for them for whom it hath been prepared. The Arians gathered from this that our Lord was not of one substance with the Father. But this arose from a misunderstanding of the words. For the antithesis is not here between Christ and the Father; but between James and John on the one side ambitiously seeking the pre-eminence, and those on the ether side to whom it ought of right to be given. St. Jerome wisely says, "Our Lord does not say, 'Ye shall not sit,' lest he should put to shame these two. Neither does he say, 'Ye shall sit,' lest the others should be envious. But by holding out the prize to all, he animates all to contend for it." Our Lord is also careful to point out that he who humbles himself shall be exalted. But Christ is the Giver, not indeed by way of favor to any one who asks, but according to the eternal and unalterable principles laid down by the Father. That Christ is the Giver is plain from St. Luke (<a href="/luke/22-29.htm">Luke 22:29</a>). "I appoint unto you a kingdom, even as my Father appointed unto me." <a href="/commentaries/mark/10-40.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>But δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. to sit καθίσαι (kathisai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_2523.htm">Strong's 2523: </a> Another form for kathezomai; to seat down, i.e. Set; intransitively, to sit; figuratively, to settle. at ἐκ (ek) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. My μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. right δεξιῶν (dexiōn) Adjective - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1188.htm">Strong's 1188: </a> On the right hand, right hand, right. From dechomai; the right side or hand. or ἢ (ē) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2228.htm">Strong's 2228: </a> Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than. [My] left εὐωνύμων (euōnymōn) Adjective - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2176.htm">Strong's 2176: </a> From eu and onoma; properly, well-named, i.e. The left; neuter as adverbial, at the left hand. is ἔστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. not οὐκ (ouk) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. Mine ἐμὸν (emon) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Neuter 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1699.htm">Strong's 1699: </a> My, mine. From the oblique cases of ego; my. to grant. δοῦναι (dounai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_1325.htm">Strong's 1325: </a> To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. [These places belong] to those for whom οἷς (hois) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. they have been prepared.” ἡτοίμασται (hētoimastai) Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2090.htm">Strong's 2090: </a> To make ready, prepare. 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