Mark 10:36 net — He said to them,“What do you want me to do for you?”

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"He said to them,“What do you want me to do for you?”"

— Mark 10:36, NET Bible

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Mark 10 — Context

33

“Look, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be handed over to the chief priests and experts in the law. They will condemn him to death and will turn him over to the Gentiles.

34

They will mock him, spit on him, flog him severely, and kill him. Yet after three days, he will rise again.”

35

The Request of James and John Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to him and said,“Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask.”

36

He said to them,“What do you want me to do for you?”

37

They said to him,“Permit one of us to sit at your right hand and the other at your left in your glory.”

38

But Jesus said to them,“You don’t know what you are asking! Are you able to drink the cup I drink or be baptized with the baptism I experience?”

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They said to him,“We are able.” Then Jesus said to them,“You will drink the cup I drink, and you will be baptized with the baptism I experience,

Mark 10:36 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 10:36 say?
Mark 10:36 in the NET Bible reads: “He said to them,“What do you want me to 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 (NET): “He said to them,“What do you want me to 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.
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