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Mat_20:22. Οὐκ οἴδατε , κ . τ . λ .] You do not understand what is involved in your request; you do not seem to be aware that the highest stages of συμβασιλεύειν (2Ti_2:12; 1Co_4:8) in my kingdom cannot be reached without previously sharing in such sufferings as I have to endure. Jesus addresses the two disciples themselves.
δύνασθε ] said with reference to moral ability.
τὸ ποτήριον ] ôÌåÉí , figurative description of his fate generally, and of his sufferings in particular. See the exposition of Isa_51:17; Jer_49:12; Martyr. Polyc. 14.