Mark 10:39 Meaning and Explanation
“And they said unto him, We can. And Jesus said unto them, Ye shall indeed drink of the cup that I drink of; and with the baptism that I am baptized withal shall ye be baptized:”
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Read Full Chapter →The brothers say they are able, and Jesus affirms that they will indeed share his cup and his baptism.
What Does Mark 10:39 Mean?
We can, they answer, bold words spoken in ignorance, yet Jesus does not mock them. He takes their declaration and turns it into prophecy: they will indeed drink his cup. James became the first of the twelve to be killed for the faith, and John lived a long life of costly witness.
Jesus knows what their devotion will cost better than they do, and he promises them a share in his sufferings as though it were an honor, because it is. Fellowship with Christ includes his cup, and the grace to drink it comes with the call.
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What does Mark 10:39 mean?
The brothers say they are able, and Jesus affirms that they will indeed share his cup and his baptism.