Mark 10:38
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Mark 10:38 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Mark 10:38 is a verse from the book of Mark in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But Jesus said unto them, Ye know not what ye ask: can ye drink of the cup that I drink of? and be baptized with the bap..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Mark 10:38 — KJV
“But Jesus said unto them, Ye know not what ye ask: can ye drink of the cup that I drink of? and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?”
— Mark 10:38 (KJV)
Mark 10:38 in Context — About the Book of Mark
Mark is the action Gospel — the shortest, fastest account, where Jesus heals, delivers, and teaches with immediate authority. Written for believers under Roman persecution, it presents the Son of God as the suffering servant who came not to be served, but to serve and give His life.
Cross-References for Mark 10:38
“But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? They say unto him, We are able.”
Shares key themes with Mark 10:38: jesus, know, ask
“And he saith unto them, Ye shall drink indeed of my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with: but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, is not mine to give, but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared of my Father.”
Shares key themes with Mark 10:38: drink, cup, baptized
“And all the people that heard him, and the publicans, justified God, being baptized with the baptism of John.”
Shares key themes with Mark 10:38: can, baptized, baptism
“The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.”
Shares key themes with Mark 10:38: jesus, know, can
“Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water.”
Shares key themes with Mark 10:38: jesus, ask, drink
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