Matthew 20:24
And when the ten heard it, they were moved with indignation against the two brethren.
Matthew 20:24 in other translations
| BSB | When the ten heard about this, they were indignant with the two brothers. |
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| WEB | When the ten heard it, they were indignant with the two brothers. |
| ASV | And when the ten heard it, they were moved with indignation concerning the two brethren. |
| YLT | And the ten having heard, were much displeased with the two brothers, |
| DARBY | And the ten, having heard of it, were indignant about the two brothers. |
| BBE | And when it came to the ears of the ten, they were angry with the two brothers. |
| Webster | And when the ten heard it, they were moved with indignation against the two brethren. |
What does Matthew 20:24 mean?
Barnes' Notes
They were moved with indignation. They were offended at their ambition, at their desire to be exalted above their brethren. The word "it" refers not to what Jesus said, but to their request. When the ten heard the request which they had made, they were indignant.
Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain
Adam Clarke's Commentary
Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Matthew 20:20-28
The sons of Zebedee abused what Christ said to comfort the disciples. Some cannot have comforts but they turn them to a wrong purpose. Pride is a sin that most easily besets us; it is sinful ambition to outdo others in pomp and grandeur. To put down the vanity and ambition of their request, Christ leads them to the thoughts of their sufferings. It is a bitter cup that is to be drunk of; a cup of trembling, but not…
Matthew 20:24 in the original Greek
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Cross references for Matthew 20:24
- James 4:5-6
Do ye think that the scripture saith in vain, The spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy? But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
- 1 Peter 5:5
Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.
- Luke 22:23-25
And they began to enquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing. And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest. And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors.
- Philippians 2:3
Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
- 1 Corinthians 13:4
Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,
- Mark 10:41
And when the ten heard it, they began to be much displeased with James and John.
- James 3:14-4:1
But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth. This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish. For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work. But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. …
- Proverbs 13:10
Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Pr 13:10; Mr 10:41; Lu 22:23-25; 1Co 13:4; Php 2:3; Jas 3:14-18
Jas 4:1,5,6; 1Pe 5:5
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Context
- Matthew 20:23
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.
- Matthew 20:24
And when the ten heard it, they were moved with indignation against the two brethren.
- Matthew 20:25
But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise authority upon them.
Matthew 20:24 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Y como los diez oyeron esto, se enojaron de los dos hermanos. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Et les dix, l’ayant entendu, furent indignés à l’égard des deux frères. |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Und als die Zehn es hörten, wurden sie unwillig über die zwei Brüder. |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Et audientes decem, indignati sunt de duobus fratribus. |