Think of the Son of Man who has not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life to redeem many.”
Commentaries
10:35 - 10:45
Against Ambition.
James and John seek the first place. They do not yet understand that the path to glory is the path of the cross. The cup symbolizes suffering (14:36), and baptism symbolizes immersion (“submerging”) in the passion and death of the Lord (Rom 6:3). Jesus uses this moment to teach the disciples about power and service. Anyone who wants to follow him must be like him, who did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many (45).
Commentaries
Against Ambition.
James and John seek the first place. They do not yet understand that the path to glory is the path of the cross. The cup symbolizes suffering (14:36), and baptism symbolizes immersion (“submerging”) in the passion and death of the Lord (Rom 6:3). Jesus uses this moment to teach the disciples about power and service. Anyone who wants to follow him must be like him, who did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many (45).