προσπορεύομαι
prosporeuomai
G4365
G:V
Greek
to approach
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prosporeuomai describes James and John coming to Jesus in order to make their request.
The attested use describes James and John coming to Jesus as they begin to state what they want him to do.
Senses in use
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Coming to someone to make a request · dominant
In Mark 10:35, the present middle indicative plural form occurs of James and John as they address Jesus and state their request. The APB renders the verse, "And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, approached him, saying to him, Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask you."
In the Anselm Project Bible: In Mark 10:35, the APB presents the action with "approached him" before James and John voice their request.