Question 34
Discipleship“Grant us to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your glory.....” Why was this request by the sons of Zebedee not granted?
- A.they were not qualified for the privilege
- B.the other disciples disagreed with them
- C.they were unable to drink the cup
- D.it was not the duty of Jesus to grant their request.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (it was not the duty of Jesus to grant their request.)
Explanation
Jesus said, ‘to sit at my right hand or at my left is not mine to grant, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared’ (Mark 10:40).