Luke 9:46

And there entered a thought into them, which of them should be greater.

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest.

In Context

45But they understood not this word; and it was hid from them, so that they perceived it not. And they were afraid to ask him concerning this word.

47But Jesus seeing the thoughts of their heart, took a child and set him by him,

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Cross References

Matthew 18:1At that hour the disciples came to Jesus, saying: Who thinkest thou is the greater in the kingdom of heaven?

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

Luke 14:7And he spoke a parable also to them that were invited, marking how they chose the first seats at the table, saying to them:

Romans 12:3For I say, by the grace that is given me, to all that are among you, not to be more wise than it behoveth to be wise, but to be wise unto sobriety, and according as God hath divided to every one the measure of faith.

Galatians 5:20Idolatry, witchcrafts, enmities, contentions, emulations, wraths, quarrels, dissensions, sects,

Philippians 2:3Let nothing be done through contention, neither by vain glory: but in humility, let each esteem others better than themselves:

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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