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Mat 20:21.[887] Ἵνα καθίσωσιν, that they may sit) She seems to refer to the promise of the twelve thrones mentioned in ch. Mat 19:28, and to have taken occasion to apply the promise more especially to her own sons from the appellation, sons of thunder, which our Lord had bestowed upon them; see Gnomon on Mar 3:17.-[888]ΥἹΟΊ ΜΟΥ, my sons) Natural relationship had nothing to do with this.-ἐκ δεξιῶν σου, on Thy right hand) The words τὰ δεξιὰ signify, passim the right hand, foot, and side. Before then, Jesus would have others on His right and left; see ch. Mat 27:38.[889]-ΕἿς, one) It may be supposed that the order of the disciples in their glory will correspond to the order in their office.
[887] Τἱ θέλεις, what wilt thou) The Saviour does not act hastily in promising.-V. g.
[888] Οἱ δύο) She seemed to herself at the time to be speaking altogether seasonably.-V. g.
[889] Sc. The two thieves who were crucified with Him.-(I. B.)