Matthew 20:21

She asks that her two sons sit at Jesus' right and left in his Kingdom. The request seeks the highest places of honor and authority.

Cross-references · 23

• Matt 19:28Jesus 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.
• Mark 10:36–37“What do you want Me to do for you?” He inquired.
• Ps 110:1A Psalm of David. The LORD said to my Lord: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.”
• Esth 5:3“What is it, Queen Esther?” the king inquired. “What is your request? Even up to half the kingdom, it will be given to you.”
• Matt 18:1At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who then is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”
• 1 Kgs 3:5One night at Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream, and God said, “Ask, and I will give it to you!”
• Matt 20:32Jesus stopped and called them. “What do you want Me to do for you?” He asked.
• Acts 1:6So when they came together, they asked Him, “Lord, will You at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?”
• Mark 6:22When the daughter of Herodias came and danced, she pleased Herod and his guests, and the king said to the girl, “Ask me for whatever you wish, and I will give it to you.”
• Col 3:1Therefore, since you have been raised with Christ, strive for the things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God.
• Rom 12:10Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another.
• Phlm 1:2–3to Apphia our sister, to Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church that meets at your house:
• Luke 22:24A dispute also arose among the disciples as to which of them would be considered the greatest.
• John 15:7If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.
• Luke 19:11While the people were listening to this, Jesus proceeded to tell them a parable, because He was near Jerusalem and they thought the kingdom of God would appear imminently.
• Luke 18:41“What do you want Me to do for you?” “Lord,” he said, “let me see again.”
• Ps 45:9The daughters of kings are among your honored women; the queen stands at your right hand, adorned with the gold of Ophir.
• Luke 17:20–21When asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, Jesus replied, “The kingdom of God will not come with observable signs.
• Mark 10:51“What do you want Me to do for you?” Jesus asked. “Rabboni,” said the blind man, “let me see again.”
• Jer 45:5But as for you, do you seek great things for yourself? Stop seeking! For I will bring disaster on every living creature, declares the LORD, but wherever you go, I will grant your life as a spoil of war.”
• 1 Kgs 2:19So 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.
• Rom 8:34Who is there to condemn us? For Christ Jesus, who died, and more than that was raised to life, is at the right hand of God—and He is interceding for us.
• Mark 16:19After the Lord Jesus had spoken to them, He was taken up into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God.

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