Matthew 20:20

ἡ μήτηρ τῶν υἱῶν Ζεβεδαίου. Her name was Salome, as we learn by comparing Matthew 27:56 with Mark 15:40.

‘Among which was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee’s children.’ Matthew 27:56.

‘Among whom was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the less and of Joses, and Salome.’ Mark 15:40.

προσκυνοῦσα. The act of prostration before an Eastern King—though the word ‘crucify’ might have suggested a slave’s death. The Kingdom of heaven introduces many such contrasts.

αἰτοῦσα. She dares not speak until her Lord addresses her.