When the other ten heard it, they were angry with the two brothers.
This verse shows the disciples’ human, not spiritual, way of thinking. In their hearts the sense of competition and personal ambition was still present. They became angry not because it was wrong, but because they themselves wanted a place of honor. Their indignation reveals that they were still thinking by worldly principles, in categories of power and honor. This episode once again shows how patient and sensitive Jesus was toward his disciples. He did not reject their impulsive feelings, but used that moment as an opportunity for teaching, explaining that true greatness in the kingdom of God is measured not by power, but by service. Thus, this verse reveals two important things: first, human nature is inclined toward competition and ambition, even in a holy setting, and second, the Lord transforms those weaknesses into a lesson, making them an opportunity for growth.