Luke 9:46

Now an idea entered into them, as to which of them was greater.

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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 word, and it was concealed from them, so that they did not perceive it. And they were afraid to question him about this word.

47But Jesus, perceiving the thoughts of their hearts, took a child and stood him beside him.

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Cross References

Matthew 18:1In that hour, the disciples drew near to Jesus, saying, “Whom do you consider to be greater in the kingdom of heaven?”

Matthew 23:6And they love the first places at feasts, and the first chairs in the synagogues,

Luke 14:7Then he also told a parable, to those who were invited, noticing how they chose the first seats at the table, saying to them:

Romans 12:3For I say, through the grace that has been given to me, to all who are among you: Taste no more than it is necessary to taste, but taste unto sobriety and just as God has distributed a share of the faith to each one.

Galatians 5:20the serving of idols, drug use, hostility, contentiousness, jealousy, wrath, quarrels, dissensions, divisions,

Philippians 2:3Let nothing be done by contention, nor in vain glory. Instead, in humility, let each of you esteem 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 →

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