Luke 22:24

And there had been also a contention among them, which of them was thought to be the greatest.

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest.

In Context

23And they began to inquire among themselves, which of them it could be that was about to do this thing.

25And he said to them: The kings of the nations have dominion over them, and those who exercise authority over them are called benefactors.

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Cross References

Mark 9:34But they were silent. For they had been disputing with one another along the road which was greatest.

Luke 9:46And there arose a contention among them, which of them should be greatest.

1 Corinthians 13:4Love suffers long, and is kind; love envies not; love boasts not; is not vain,

James 4:5Do you suppose that the scripture speaks to no purpose? Does the Spirit that dwells in us incline to envy? No.

Matthew Henry on Luke 22:22-39

The Disciples Admonished; Peter's Frailty Predicted. 21 But, behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me is with me on the table. 22 And truly the Son of man goeth, as it was determined: but woe unto that man by whom he is betrayed! 23 And they began to enquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing. 24 And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest. 25 And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that… Read the whole commentary →

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