Matthew 20:24
New International Version
When the ten heard about this, they were indignant with the two brothers.

New Living Translation
When the ten other disciples heard what James and John had asked, they were indignant.

English Standard Version
And when the ten heard it, they were indignant at the two brothers.

Berean Standard Bible
When the ten heard about this, they were indignant with the two brothers.

Berean Literal Bible
And the ten having heard this, were indignant about the two brothers.

King James Bible
And when the ten heard it, they were moved with indignation against the two brethren.

New King James Version
And when the ten heard it, they were greatly displeased with the two brothers.

New American Standard Bible
And after hearing this, the other ten disciples became indignant with the two brothers.

NASB 1995
And hearing this, the ten became indignant with the two brothers.

NASB 1977
And hearing this, the ten became indignant with the two brothers.

Legacy Standard Bible
And hearing this, the ten became indignant with the two brothers.

Amplified Bible
And when the [other] ten heard this, they were resentful and angry with the two brothers.

Christian Standard Bible
When the ten disciples heard this, they became indignant with the two brothers.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
When the 10 disciples heard this, they became indignant with the two brothers.

American Standard Version
And when the ten heard it, they were moved with indignation concerning the two brethren.

Contemporary English Version
When the ten other disciples heard this, they were angry with the two brothers.

English Revised Version
And when the ten heard it, they were moved with indignation concerning the two brethren.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
When the other ten apostles heard about this, they were irritated with the two brothers.

Good News Translation
When the other ten disciples heard about this, they became angry with the two brothers.

International Standard Version
When the ten heard this, they became furious with the two brothers.

Majority Standard Bible
When the ten heard about this, they were indignant with the two brothers.

NET Bible
Now when the other ten heard this, they were angry with the two brothers.

New Heart English Bible
When the ten heard it, they were indignant with the two brothers.

Webster's Bible Translation
And when the ten heard it, they were moved with indignation against the two brethren.

Weymouth New Testament
The other ten heard of this, and their indignation was aroused against the two brothers.

World English Bible
When the ten heard it, they were indignant with the two brothers.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the ten having heard, were much displeased with the two brothers,

Berean Literal Bible
And the ten having heard this, were indignant about the two brothers.

Young's Literal Translation
And the ten having heard, were much displeased with the two brothers,

Smith's Literal Translation
And the ten having heard, felt pain about the two brethren.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the ten hearing it, were moved with indignation against the two brethren.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the ten, upon hearing this, became indignant with the two brothers.

New American Bible
When the ten heard this, they became indignant at the two brothers.

New Revised Standard Version
When the ten heard it, they were angry with the two brothers.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
When the ten heard it, they were angry at the two brothers.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But when the ten heard it, they were angry with those two brothers.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And when the ten heard it, their anger was aroused against the two brothers.

Godbey New Testament
And the ten hearing were indignant concerning the two brothers.

Haweis New Testament
And the twelve, on hearing this, were filled with indignation against the two brethren.

Mace New Testament
upon hearing this, the other ten disciples were moved with indignation against the two brothers.

Weymouth New Testament
The other ten heard of this, and their indignation was aroused against the two brothers.

Worrell New Testament
And the ten, hearing it, were much displeased with the two brothers.

Worsley New Testament
And when the other ten heard it, they were provoked at the two brethren:

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Context
A Mother's Request
23“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.” 24When the ten heard about this, they were indignant with the two brothers. 25But 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.…

Cross References
Mark 10:41
When the ten heard about this, they became indignant with James and John.

Luke 22:24-27
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. ...

Matthew 18:1-4
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. ...

Mark 9:33-37
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.” ...

Luke 9:46-48
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.”

John 13:12-17
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. ...

Philippians 2:3-7
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: ...

1 Peter 5:3
not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.

1 Corinthians 1:10-12
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.”

James 4:1-3
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.

Romans 12:10
Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another.

Ephesians 4:2-3
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.

1 Corinthians 12:25-26
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.

Galatians 5:13
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.

Proverbs 13:10
Arrogance leads only to strife, but wisdom is with the well-advised.


Treasury of Scripture

And when the ten heard it, they were moved with indignation against the two brothers.

they.

Proverbs 13:10
Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.

Mark 10:41
And when the ten heard it, they began to be much displeased with James and John.

Luke 22:23-25
And they began to inquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing…

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Matthew 20
1. Jesus, by the parable of the laborers in the vineyard, shows that God is debtor unto no man;
17. foretells his passion;
20. by answering the mother of Zebedee's children, teaches his disciples to be humble;
29. and gives two blind men their sight.














When the ten heard about this
This phrase refers to the reaction of the ten other disciples upon learning about the request made by James and John, through their mother, to sit at Jesus' right and left in His kingdom. The Greek word for "heard" is "ἀκούσαντες" (akousantes), which implies not just hearing but understanding and processing the information. This indicates that the disciples were fully aware of the implications of the request and its potential impact on their group dynamics. Historically, this moment reflects the human tendency towards competition and ambition, even among those closest to Jesus. It serves as a reminder of the disciples' humanity and the ongoing need for spiritual growth and humility.

they were indignant
The Greek word for "indignant" is "ἠγανάκτησαν" (ēganaktēsan), which conveys a strong emotional response of anger or annoyance. This reaction is understandable given the context; the disciples likely felt that James and John were seeking an unfair advantage or special status. This indignation highlights the natural human inclination towards jealousy and rivalry, even among those who are called to serve together. It serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of pride and the importance of unity and equality within the body of Christ.

with the two brothers
The "two brothers" refers to James and John, the sons of Zebedee. Their request for positions of honor in Jesus' kingdom reveals their misunderstanding of the nature of His mission and the values of His kingdom, which are based on servanthood and sacrifice rather than power and prestige. The historical context of this passage shows that the disciples were still grappling with the concept of a spiritual kingdom as opposed to a political one. This moment is a teaching opportunity for Jesus to redefine greatness as service, a core principle of Christian leadership and discipleship.

(24) Against the two brethren.--Literally, concerning, or about. 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.

Verse 24. - Were moved with indignation against (περί); concerning. "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.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
When
Καὶ (Kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

the
οἱ (hoi)
Article - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

ten
δέκα (deka)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 1176: Ten. A primary number; ten.

heard about [this],
ἀκούσαντες (akousantes)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 191: To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.

they were indignant
ἠγανάκτησαν (ēganaktēsan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 23: To be angry, incensed. From agan and achthos; to be greatly afflicted, i.e. indignant.

with
περὶ (peri)
Preposition
Strong's 4012: From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.

the
τῶν (tōn)
Article - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

two
δύο (dyo)
Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 1417: Two. A primary numeral; 'two'.

brothers.
ἀδελφῶν (adelphōn)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 80: A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote.


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