Luke 9:46
Now there was a discussion among them about which of them would be the greatest.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest.
In Context
47But when Jesus saw the reasoning of their hearts, he took a small child and put him by his side,
Cross References
Matthew 18:1In that hour the disciples came to Jesus, saying, Who is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?
Matthew 23:6And the things desired by them are the first places at feasts, and the chief seats in the Synagogues,
Luke 14:7And he gave teaching in the form of a story to the guests who came to the feast, when he saw how they took the best seats; saying to them,
Romans 12:3But I say to every one of you, through the grace given to me, not to have an over-high opinion of himself, but to have wise thoughts, as God has given to every one a measure of faith.
Galatians 5:20Worship of images, use of strange powers, hates, fighting, desire for what another has, angry feelings, attempts to get the better of others, divisions, false teachings,
Philippians 2:3Doing nothing through envy or through pride, but with low thoughts of self let everyone take others to be 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 →