Matthew 20:24
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
And when the ten heard it, they were moved with indignation against the two brothers.
American King James Version (AKJV)
And when the ten heard it, they were moved with indignation against the two brothers.
American Standard Version (ASV)
And when the ten heard it, they were moved with indignation concerning the two brethren.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
And when it came to the ears of the ten, they were angry with the two brothers.
Webster's Revision
And when the ten heard it, they were moved with indignation against the two brethren.
World English Bible
When the ten heard it, they were indignant with the two brothers.
English Revised Version (ERV)
And when the ten heard it, they were moved with indignation concerning the two brethren.
Definitions for Matthew 20:24
Clarke's Matthew 20:24 Bible Commentary
When the ten heard it, they were moved - The ambition which leads to spiritual lordship is one great cause of murmurings and animosities in religious societies, and has proved the ruin of the most flourishing Churches in the universe.
Barnes's Matthew 20:24 Bible Commentary
The ten heard it - That is, the ten other apostles.
They were moved with indignation - They were offended at their ambition, and at their desire to be exalted above their brethren.
The word "it" refers not to what Jesus said, but to their request. When the ten heard the request which they had made they were indignant.
