# Connecting Statement:

In response to the question that the mother of two of the disciples asks, Jesus teaches his disciples about authority and serving others in the kingdom of heaven.

# the sons of Zebedee

This refers James and John.

# at your right hand ... at your left hand

These refer to having positions of power, authority, and honor. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

# in your kingdom

Here "kingdom" refers to Jesus ruling as king. AT: "when you are king" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

# translationWords

* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/names/zebedee]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/jesus]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/bow]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/command]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/righthand]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/kingdom]]