Mark 10:36 bbe — And he said to them, What would you have me do for you?

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"And he said to them, What would you have me do for you?"

— Mark 10:36, Bible in Basic English

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Mark 10 — Context

Saying, See, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man will be given up to the chief priests and the scribes; and they will give an order for his death, and will give him up to the Gentiles:

And they will make sport of him, and put shame on him, and give him cruel blows, and will put him to death; and after three days he will come back from the dead.

And there came to him James and John, the sons of Zebedee, saying to him, Master, will you give us whatever may be our request?

And he said to them, What would you have me do for you?

And they said to him, Let us be seated, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your glory.

But Jesus said to them, You have no knowledge of what you are saying. Are you able to take of my cup? or to undergo the baptism which I am to undergo?

And they said to him, We are able. And Jesus said to them, You will take of the cup from which I take; and the baptism which I am about to undergo you will undergo:

Mark 10:36 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 10:36 say?

Mark 10:36 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And he said to them, What would you have me do for you?”

Where is Mark 10:36 in the Bible?

Mark 10:36 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 10, verse 36.

Who wrote Mark?

Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.

What is the book of Mark about?

Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.

What are the major themes of Mark?

Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 10:36.

What translation should I read Mark 10:36 in?

Mark 10:36 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Mark 10:36?

Mark 10:36 reads (BBE): “And he said to them, What would you have me do for you?” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Mark 10:36 bbe — And he said to them, What would you have me do for you?

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