Luke 22:24
And there was an argument among them about which of them was the greatest.
Bible in Basic English
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 were wondering among themselves which of them it was who would do this thing.
Cross References
Mark 9:34But they said nothing: because they had had an argument between themselves on the way, about who was the greatest.
Luke 9:46Now there was a discussion among them about which of them would be the greatest.
1 Corinthians 13:4Love is never tired of waiting; love is kind; love has no envy; love has no high opinion of itself, love has no pride;
James 4:5Or does it seem to you that it is for nothing that the holy Writings say, The spirit which God put into our hearts has a strong desire for us?
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 →