Matthew 20:24 bbe — And when it came to the ears of the ten, they were angry with the two brothers.

Bible in Basic English

"And when it came to the ears of the ten, they were angry with the two brothers."

— Matthew 20:24, Bible in Basic English

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Matthew 20 — Context

And he said to her, What is your desire? She says to him, Let my two sons be seated, the one at your right hand, and the other at your left, in your kingdom.

But Jesus made answer and said, You have no idea what you are requesting. Are you able to take of the cup which I am about to take?

They say to him, We are able. He says to them, Truly, you will take of my cup: but to be seated at my right hand and at my left is not for me to give, but it is for those for whom my Father has made it ready.

And when it came to the ears of the ten, they were angry with the two brothers.

But Jesus said to them, You see that the rulers of the Gentiles are lords over them, and their great ones have authority over them.

Let it not be so among you: but if anyone has a desire to become great among you, let him be your servant;

And whoever has a desire to be first among you, let him take the lowest place:

Matthew 20:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 20:24 say?

Matthew 20:24 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And when it came to the ears of the ten, they were angry with the two brothers.”

Where is Matthew 20:24 in the Bible?

Matthew 20:24 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 20, verse 24.

Who wrote Matthew?

Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.

What is the book of Matthew about?

Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.

What are the major themes of Matthew?

Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 20:24.

What translation should I read Matthew 20:24 in?

Matthew 20:24 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 Matthew 20:24?

Matthew 20:24 reads (BBE): “And when it came to the ears of the ten, they were angry with the two brothers.” 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.

Matthew 20:24 bbe — And when it came to the ears of the ten, they were angry with the two brothers.

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