10:35 {7} And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, come unto him, saying, Master, {g} we would that thou shouldest do for us whatsoever we shall desire.
(7) We must first strive before we triumph.
(g) We pray thee.
10:35,36 James and John... come unto him, saying, etc. For notes on this ambitious request, see Mt 20:20-28. We learn from Matthew that Salome, the mother, came and spoke for them (Mt 20:20).
10:35 Saying - By their mother. It was she, not they that uttered the words. Mt 20:20.
10:32-45 Christ's going on with his undertaking for the salvation of mankind, was, is, and will be, the wonder of all his disciples. Worldly honour is a glittering thing, with which the eyes of Christ's own disciples have many times been dazzled. Our care must be, that we may have wisdom and grace to know how to suffer with him; and we may trust him to provide what the degrees of our glory shall be. Christ shows them that dominion was generally abused in the world. If Jesus would gratify all our desires, it would soon appear that we desire fame or authority, and are unwilling to taste of his cup, or to have his baptism; and should often be ruined by having our prayers answered. But he loves us, and will only give his people what is good for them.
