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Mark 10:44–47

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And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all.
For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.
¶ And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimæus, the son of Timæus, sat by the highway side begging.
And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me.
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From verse 45

  1. Matthew 20:28Rank 1 from verse 45
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    28Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.

  2. Philippians 2:5–8Rank 2 from verse 45
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    5Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:

    6Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:

    7But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:

    8And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.

  3. 2 Corinthians 8:9Rank 3 from verse 45
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    9For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.

  4. Titus 2:14Rank 4 from verse 45
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    14Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.

  5. John 13:14Rank 5 from verse 45
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    14If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another’s feet.

  6. John 10:15Rank 6 from verse 45
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    15As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep.

  7. Hebrews 5:8Rank 7 from verse 45
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    8Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered;

  8. Luke 22:26–27Rank 8 from verse 45
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    26But ye shall not be so: but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve.

    27For whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? is not he that sitteth at meat? but I am among you as he that serveth.

  9. 1 Peter 1:19Rank 9 from verse 45
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    19But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:

  10. Isaiah 53:10–12Rank 10 from verse 45
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    10¶ Yet it pleased the Lord to bruise him; he hath put him to grief: when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of the Lord shall prosper in his hand.

    11He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many; for he shall bear their iniquities.

    12Therefore will I divide him a portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he hath poured out his soul unto death: and he was numbered with the transgressors; and he bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.

  11. 2 Corinthians 5:21Rank 11 from verse 45
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    21For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.

  12. Daniel 9:26Rank 12 from verse 45
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    26And after threescore and two weeks shall Messiah be cut off, but not for himself: and the people of the prince that shall come shall destroy the city and the sanctuary; and the end thereof shall be with a flood, and unto the end of the war desolations are determined.

  13. Galatians 3:13Rank 13 from verse 45
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    13Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree:

  14. Daniel 9:24Rank 14 from verse 45
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    24Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish the transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up the vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most Holy.

  15. 1 Timothy 3:4–6Rank 15 from verse 45
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    4One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;

    5(For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)

    6Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.

From verse 46

  1. Luke 18:35–1Rank 1 from verse 46
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  2. Matthew 20:29–34Rank 2 from verse 46
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    29And as they departed from Jericho, a great multitude followed him.

    30¶ And, behold, two blind men sitting by the way side, when they heard that Jesus passed by, cried out, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, thou Son of David.

    31And the multitude rebuked them, because they should hold their peace: but they cried the more, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, thou Son of David.

    32And Jesus stood still, and called them, and said, What will ye that I shall do unto you?

    33They say unto him, Lord, that our eyes may be opened.

    34So Jesus had compassion on them, and touched their eyes: and immediately their eyes received sight, and they followed him.

  3. John 9:8Rank 3 from verse 46
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    8¶ The neighbours therefore, and they which before had seen him that he was blind, said, Is not this he that sat and begged?

  4. Luke 16:22Rank 4 from verse 46
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    22And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham’s bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried;

  5. Acts 3:2–3Rank 5 from verse 46
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    2And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple;

    3Who seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple asked an alms.

  6. Luke 16:20Rank 6 from verse 46
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    20And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores,

From verse 47

  1. Mark 1:24Rank 1 from verse 47
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    24Saying, Let us alone; what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art, the Holy One of God.

  2. Matthew 9:27Rank 2 from verse 47
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    27¶ And when Jesus departed thence, two blind men followed him, crying, and saying, Thou Son of David, have mercy on us.

  3. Matthew 15:22Rank 3 from verse 47
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    22And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou Son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil.

  4. Revelation 22:16Rank 4 from verse 47
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    16I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.

  5. Acts 13:22–23Rank 5 from verse 47
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    22And when he had removed him, he raised up unto them David to be their king; to whom also he gave testimony, and said, I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after mine own heart, which shall fulfil all my will.

    23Of this man’s seed hath God according to his promise raised unto Israel a Saviour, Jesus:

  6. John 7:52Rank 6 from verse 47
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    52They answered and said unto him, Art thou also of Galilee? Search, and look: for out of Galilee ariseth no prophet.

  7. Luke 18:36–37Rank 7 from verse 47
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    36And hearing the multitude pass by, he asked what it meant.

    37And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by.

  8. Matthew 26:71Rank 8 from verse 47
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    71And when he was gone out into the porch, another maid saw him, and said unto them that were there, This fellow was also with Jesus of Nazareth.

  9. Acts 6:14Rank 9 from verse 47
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    14For we have heard him say, that this Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place, and shall change the customs which Moses delivered us.

  10. Isaiah 11:1Rank 10 from verse 47
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    1AND there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots:

  11. Isaiah 9:6–7Rank 11 from verse 47
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    6For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

    7Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.

  12. Jeremiah 23:5–6Rank 12 from verse 47
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    5¶ Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth.

    6In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely: and this is his name whereby he shall be called, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.

  13. John 1:46Rank 13 from verse 47
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    46And Nathanael said unto him, Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth? Philip saith unto him, Come and see.

  14. John 19:19Rank 14 from verse 47
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    19¶ And Pilate wrote a title, and put it on the cross. And the writing was, JESUS OF NAZARETH THE KING OF THE JEWS.

  15. John 7:41Rank 15 from verse 47
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    41Others said, This is the Christ. But some said, Shall Christ come out of Galilee?

  16. Luke 4:16Rank 16 from verse 47
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    16¶ And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up: and, as his custom was, he went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and stood up for to read.

  17. Matthew 1:1Rank 17 from verse 47
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    1THE book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.

  18. Matthew 12:23Rank 18 from verse 47
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    23And all the people were amazed, and said, Is not this the son of David?

  19. Matthew 2:23Rank 19 from verse 47
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    23And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, He shall be called a Nazarene.

  20. Matthew 20:30Rank 20 from verse 47
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    30¶ And, behold, two blind men sitting by the way side, when they heard that Jesus passed by, cried out, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, thou Son of David.

  21. Matthew 21:11Rank 21 from verse 47
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    11And the multitude said, This is Jesus the prophet of Nazareth of Galilee.

  22. Matthew 21:9Rank 22 from verse 47
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    9And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the Son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest.

  23. Matthew 22:42–45Rank 23 from verse 47
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    42Saying, What think ye of Christ? whose son is he? They say unto him, The Son of David.

    43He saith unto them, How then doth David in spirit call him Lord, saying,

    44The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool?

    45If David then call him Lord, how is he his son?

  24. Romans 1:3–4Rank 24 from verse 47
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    3Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh;

    4And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead:

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Mark 10:44

COMBINED MEANING

you

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The second-person plural pronoun referring to those being addressed.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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servant

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One who serves another; a worker, attendant, subject, bondservant, or appointed minister.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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Mark 10:45

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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even

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1. Used to emphasize, include, or precisely identify what is meant: indeed, precisely, or namely. 2. Used to mark a boundary, endpoint, or full reach in place, time, or degree: up to, as far as, or through. 3. In ‘even as,’ ‘even so,’ and like constructions, just as, exactly so, or in the same manner. 4. The evening, or close of day. 5. Equal, level, identical, balanced, or uniform.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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Son

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A title of Jesus Christ as the Son of God and the Son of man.

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man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

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ministered

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of minister. Sense 1: To serve, attend, or perform service. Sense 2: To give, afford, supply, convey, or cause what is named to be supplied.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

minister

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Sense 1: As a noun, one who serves, attends, or executes an appointed charge or office. Sense 2: As a verb, to serve, attend, or perform service. Sense 3: To give, afford, supply, convey, or cause what is named to be supplied.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

ransom

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Sense 1: A price or payment for release or deliverance. Sense 2: As a verb, to redeem, rescue, or deliver.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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Mark 10:46

COMBINED MEANING

out

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Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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number

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Sense 1: A count or quantity. Sense 2: To count, reckon, appoint, or include among a group.

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people

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Persons collectively; a nation, community, or group considered as a body.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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blind

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Sense 1: Unable to see with the eyes, or unable or unwilling to perceive, understand, or judge. Sense 2: A person or persons unable to see, as in ‘the blind’. Sense 3: To make unable to see or judge, or to obscure or hinder sight or judgment.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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son

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1. A male child or descendant. 2. One belonging to, related to, or characterized by the person, people, place, condition, or quality named.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

sat

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Was seated, took a seat, remained seated, or occupied a seat or place.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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side

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Sense 1: A lateral part, edge, or surface. Sense 2: A party or position in a dispute.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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Mark 10:47

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heard

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Sense 1: Perceived by the ear. Sense 2: Received or learned by report. Sense 3: Listened to, regarded, or heeded. Sense 4: Favourably attended to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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began

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Past-tense or past-participial form of begin (to have an original or first existence; to take rise; to commence).

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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cry

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1. A vocal call, shout, proclamation, alarm, wail, or other utterance, often loud. 2. An earnest appeal, prayer, complaint, or outcry for help, justice, or attention. 3. As a verb, to call out, shout, proclaim, wail, appeal, pray, or complain; figuratively, to bear urgent witness or demand notice.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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out

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Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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say

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Sense 1: To speak, declare, tell, or express. Sense 2: What is said.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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thou

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The singular second-person subject pronoun, meaning you when directly addressing one person, being, or individually treated addressee.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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Son

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A title of Jesus Christ as the Son of God and the Son of man.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

mercy

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Compassion or pity shown to the distressed or guilty; kindness that withholds deserved harm.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

on

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1. At, upon, or in contact with the named place, object, side, or time. 2. Toward, against, concerning, depending upon, or directed to the named person or thing. 3. Forward or continuing; in joined expressions such as go on, put on, and lay hold on, the other words supply the particular action.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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10:35¶ And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, come unto him, saying, Master, we would that thou shouldest do for us whatsoever we shall desire.

10:36And he said unto them, What would ye that I should do for you?

10:37They said unto him, Grant unto us that we may sit, one on thy right hand, and the other on thy left hand, in thy glory.

10:38But 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?

10:39And they said unto him, We can. And Jesus said unto them, Ye shall indeed drink of the cup that I drink of; and with the baptism that I am baptized withal shall ye be baptized:

10:40But 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.

10:41And when the ten heard it, they began to be much displeased with James and John.

10:42But Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye know that they which are accounted to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and their great ones exercise authority upon them.

10:43But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister:

10:44And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all.

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10:45For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.

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10:46¶ And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimæus, the son of Timæus, sat by the highway side begging.

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10:47And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me.

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10:48And many charged him that he should hold his peace: but he cried the more a great deal, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me.

10:49And Jesus stood still, and commanded him to be called. And they call the blind man, saying unto him, Be of good comfort, rise; he calleth thee.

10:50And he, casting away his garment, rose, and came to Jesus.

10:51And Jesus answered and said unto him, What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? The blind man said unto him, Lord, that I might receive my sight.

10:52And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus in the way.

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