Luke 9:46

But a thought entered among them, which of them may be greater.

A Conservative Version

In The King James Version

Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest.

In Context

45But they did not understand this saying, and it was concealed from them, so that they did not perceive it. And they were afraid to ask him about this saying.

47But having perceived the thought of their heart, having taken a child, Jesus stood it beside him,

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Cross References

Matthew 18:1In that hour the disciples came to Jesus, saying, Who then is greater in the kingdom of the heavens?

Matthew 23:6And they love the chief place at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues,

Luke 14:7And he spoke a parable to those who were invited when he noticed how they chose out the chief places, saying to them,

Romans 12:3For I say, through the grace that was given me, to every man who is among you, not to over think beyond what he ought to think, but to think so as to think soundly, as God has apportioned to each man a measure of faith.

Galatians 5:20idolatry, sorcery, hatreds, strifes, jealousies, wraths, selfish ambitions, dissentions, factions,

Philippians 2:3in nothing according to selfish ambition or empty conceit, but in humility considering each other surpassing yourselves.

Matthew Henry on Luke 9:44-51

Ambition of the Disciples Reproved. 43 And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God. But while they wondered every one at all things which Jesus did, he said unto his disciples, 44 Let these sayings sink down into your ears: for the Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men. 45 But they understood not this saying, and it was hid from them, that they perceived it not: and they feared to ask him of that saying. 46 Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest. 47 And… Read the whole commentary →

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