Mark 10:38 nasb — But Jesus said to them, "You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, or to be bapt…

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"But Jesus said to them, "You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, or to be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized?""

— Mark 10:38, NASB

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Mark 10 — Context

35

James and John, the two sons of Zebedee, *came up to Jesus, saying, "Teacher, we want You to do for us whatever we ask of You."

36

And He said to them, "What do you want Me to do for you?"

37

They said to Him, "Grant that we may sit, one on Your right and one on Your left, in Your glory."

38

But Jesus said to them, "You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, or to be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized?"

39

They said to Him, "We are able." And Jesus said to them, "The cup that I drink you shall drink; and you shall be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized.

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"But to sit on My right or on My left, this is not Mine to give; but it is for those for whom it has been prepared."

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Hearing this, the ten began to feel indignant with James and John.

Mark 10:38 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 10:38 say?
Mark 10:38 in the NASB reads: “But Jesus said to them, "You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, or to be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized?"”
Where is Mark 10:38 in the Bible?
Mark 10:38 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 10, verse 38.
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 10:38.
What translation should I read Mark 10:38 in?
Mark 10:38 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 10:38?
Mark 10:38 reads (NASB): “But Jesus said to them, "You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, or to be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized?"” 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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