Luke 22:24
And there arose also a contention among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
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 began to inquire among themselves, who then it might be that should do this thing?
Cross References
Mark 9:34But they were silent; for by the way they had disputed with one another, who was greatest.
Luke 9:46And there arose in them the thought[9:46], which of them was greatest.
1 Corinthians 13:4Love suffers long, is kind; love envies not; love vaunts not itself, is not puffed up,
James 4:5Do ye think that the Scripture says in vain, the spirit he made to dwell in us has jealous longings?
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 →