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Mark 10:40

Teaching Jesus Identity

"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."

— Mark 10:40

Jesus explaining limits of his authority in granting positions

Book

Mark

Chapter & Verses

Ch. 10, v.40

Matthew 5:3

"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."

Matthew 5:4

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted."

Matthew 5:5

"Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth."

Same theme (Jesus Identity) in other Gospels

Matthew 16:15

"But what about you? Who do you say I am?"

Matthew 16:17

"Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by my Father in heaven."

Matthew 22:42

"What do you think about the Messiah? Whose son is he?"