Mark 16:19 shows Jesus sitting at God's right hand — contrasting with the disciples' request for positions at Jesus' side.

Mark 8:38 speaks of the Son of Man coming in glory — the same 'glory' the disciples want to share in.

Psalm 110:1 has the LORD telling the Messiah to sit at His right hand — the disciples' request for that position is audacious.

Matthew 20:21 is the parallel account: the mother of James and John asks for the same seats of honor in the kingdom.

Matthew 25:31 depicts the Son of Man coming in glory to sit on his throne—the very scene James and John request to share.

Luke 22:24 records a later dispute among disciples about who is greatest—the same ambition for status seen in this request.

Luke 24:26 speaks of Christ entering his glory after suffering—the same glory the disciples seek prematurely.

1 Kings 22:19 depicts God enthroned with attendants on right and left — the same royal imagery the disciples invoke.