Key Figures — Mark 10

4 figures

Jesus
Teacher and Savior
In this chapter, Jesus teaches on marriage and divorce, blesses children, instructs the rich young ruler, predicts His death, and heals Bartimaeus.
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Rich Young Ruler
Seeker of eternal life
A young man who approaches Jesus to ask about inheriting eternal life but leaves sorrowful when told to sell his possessions.
Related passages
- Matthew Chapter 19 (Parallel account of the rich young ruler)
- Luke Chapter 18 (Parallel account of the rich young ruler)
Bartimaeus
Blind beggar healed by Jesus
Bartimaeus calls out to Jesus for mercy and is healed of his blindness, demonstrating faith in Jesus' power.
Related passages
- Luke Chapter 18 (Healing of a blind man)
- John Chapter 9 (Healing of a man born blind)
James and John
Disciples of Jesus
James and John request positions of honor in Jesus' glory, prompting Jesus to teach about servanthood and sacrifice.
Related passages
- Matthew Chapter 20 (Request for positions of honor)
- Mark Chapter 9 (Teaching on servanthood)

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