40 But to sit on my right hand and on my left hand is not mine to give; but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared.
40 but to sit at my right or left is not for me to grant. These places belong to those for whom they have been prepared."
40 but to sit at my right hand or at my left is not mine to grant, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared."
40 But as to awarding places of honor, that's not my business. There are other arrangements for that."
40 but to sit on My right hand and on My left is not Mine to give, but it is for those for whom it is prepared."
40 But I have no right to say who will sit on my right or my left. God has prepared those places for the ones he has chosen."
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Mark 10:40
Commentary on Mark 10:32-45
(Read Mark 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.