Mark 10:40
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Mark 10:40 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Mark 10:40 is a verse from the book of Mark in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "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 prepar..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Mark 10:40 — KJV
“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.”
— Mark 10:40 (KJV)
Mark 10:40 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 10:40
“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 10:40: sit, right, hand
“I have forsaken mine house, I have left mine heritage; I have given the dearly beloved of my soul into the hand of her enemies. the dearly...: Heb. the love”
Shares key themes with Mark 10:40: hand, left, mine
“And the LORD hath done to him, as he spake by me: for the LORD hath rent the kingdom out of thine hand, and given it to thy neighbour, even to David: to him: or, for himself me: Heb. mine hand”
Shares key themes with Mark 10:40: hand, mine, give
“And also thus said the king, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, which hath given one to sit on my throne this day, mine eyes even seeing it.”
Shares key themes with Mark 10:40: sit, mine, give
“And Solomon said, Thou hast shewed unto thy servant David my father great mercy, according as he walked before thee in truth, and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with thee; and thou hast kept for him this great kindness, that thou hast given him a son to sit on his throne, as it is this day. mercy: or, bounty”
Shares key themes with Mark 10:40: sit, right, give
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