# heard about this

The word "this" refers to James and John asking to sit at Jesus' right and left hands.

# Jesus called them

"Jesus called his disciples"

# those who are considered rulers of the Gentiles

This can be stated in active form. AT: "those whom the people consider to be the rulers of the Gentiles" or "those who rule over the Gentiles" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# considered

"recognized as"

# dominate

"have control of" or "have power over"

# exercise authority

"flaunt their authority." This means that they show or use their authority in an overbearing way.

# translationWords

* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/disciple]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/jamessonofzebedee]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/johntheapostle]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/ruler]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/gentile]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/authority]]