Luke 9:46

And there arose a contention among them, which of them should be greatest.

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

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, that they might not understand it; and they were afraid to ask him about this saying.

47But Jesus perceived the thought of their heart, and he took a little child, and made it stand by him,

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Cross References

Matthew 18:1At that hour the disciples came to Jesus, and said: Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?

Matthew 23:6They also love the most honorable places at suppers, and the first seats in the synagogues,

Luke 14:7And he spoke a parable to those who had been invited, when he observed how they were choosing the first places at table; and he said to them:

Romans 12:3For I say, through the grace given to me, to every one that is among you, that he must not think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but that he be disposed to think modestly, as God has distributed to each a measure of faith.

Galatians 5:20idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strifes, jealousies, anger, party-spirit, divisions, sects,

Philippians 2:3doing nothing in strife and vain glory, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself.

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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