Matthew 20

A Mother’s Request

20 Then the mother of Zebedee’s sons came to Jesus with her sons and knelt down to make a request of Him.

21 "What do you want?" He inquired.

She answered, "Declare that in Your kingdom one of these two sons of mine may sit at Your right hand, and the other at Your left."

22 "You do not know what you are asking," Jesus replied. "Can you drink the cup I am going to drink?"*20:22 BYZ includes or be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized. TR is similar.

"We can," the brothers answered.

23 "You will indeed drink My cup,"*20:23 BYZ and TR include and be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized. 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."