When the mother of James and John came to Jesus with the selfish request that her sons be seated at His right and left sides in the Kingdom of Heaven, He did not rebuke her. He replied: Ye know not what ye ask… to sit on my right hand, and on my left, is not mine to give, but it shall be given to them for whom prepared of my Father. (Matthew 20:20-23)
Ang sagot Niya ay: Hindi ninyo nalalaman ang inyong hinihingi… ang maupo sa Aking kanan, at sa Aking kaliwa, ay hindi sa Akin ang pagbibigay; datapuwat yaon ay para sa kanila na mga pinaghandaan ng Aking Ama. (Mateo 20: 20-23)