10:36

What do you want Me to do for you?: This question indicates that Jesus wanted James and John to tell him their specific request. He did not want to agree to something before he had heard it. In translating this question, be careful not to imply that Jesus was already agreeing to their request.

The Good News Bible uses a shorter response to the men that is more natural in English:

What is it?

Translate this question in a natural way in your language.

He inquired: In Greek, the words that the Berean Standard Bible translates as He inquired come before Jesus’ question. They are literally, “he said to them.” (This phrase also includes the Greek conjunction de.) Introduce Jesus’ question in the way that is most natural in your language.

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