Jesus answers the mother of two of his disciples.

## You ##

the mother and the sons (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-youdual]])

## Are you able...? ##

"Is it possible for you...?" Jesus talks to the sons only.

## drink the cup which I am about to drink ##

"go through the suffering I am about to go through" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])

## They ##

the sons

## it is for those for whom it has been prepared by my Father ##

"the honor of sitting beside me is for those for whom my Father has prepared that honor" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

## prepared ##

made ready