James and John had just asked Jesus if they could sit next to Jesus when he ruled in his kingdom on earth.

## the cup which I will drink ##

Jesus uses this phrase to refer to the suffering which he is about to undergo. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

## the baptism with which I will be baptized ##

Jesus uses this phrase to refer to the suffering which he is about to undergo. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])