Mark 10:40 web — but to sit at my right hand and at my left hand is not mine to give, but for whom it has been prepared."

World English Bible

"but to sit at my right hand and at my left hand is not mine to give, but for whom it has been prepared.""

— Mark 10:40, World English Bible

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Mark 10 — Context

37

They said to him, "Grant to us that we may sit, one at your right hand, and one at your left hand, in your glory."

38

But Jesus said to them, "You don't know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?"

39

They said to him, "We are able." Jesus said to them, "You shall indeed drink the cup that I drink, and you shall be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with;

40

but to sit at my right hand and at my left hand is not mine to give, but for whom it has been prepared."

41

When the ten heard it, they began to be indignant towards James and John.

42

Jesus summoned them, and said to them, "You know that they who are recognized as rulers over the nations lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them.

43

But it shall not be so among you, but whoever wants to become great among you shall be your servant.

Mark 10:40 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 10:40 say?
Mark 10:40 in the World English Bible reads: “but to sit at my right hand and at my left hand is not mine to give, but for whom it has been prepared."”
Where is Mark 10:40 in the Bible?
Mark 10:40 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 10, verse 40.
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 10:40.
What translation should I read Mark 10:40 in?
Mark 10:40 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 10:40?
Mark 10:40 reads (WEB): “but to sit at my right hand and at my left hand is not mine to give, but for whom it has been prepared."” 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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