Luke 9:46

And there arose in them the thought[9:46], which of them was greatest.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

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 saying, and it was hidden from them, that they perceived it not; and they feared to ask him concerning that saying.

47And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child and placed it by him,

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Cross References

Matthew 18:1AT that time came the disciples to Jesus, saying: Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?

Matthew 23:6and love the first place at feasts, and the first seats in the synagogues,

Luke 14:7And he spoke a parable to those who were bidden, when he marked how they chose out the first places; saying to them:

Romans 12:3For I say, through the grace given to me, to every one that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God imparted to each one the measure of faith.

Galatians 5:20idolatry, sorcery, hatreds, strife, emulation, wraths, contentions, divisions, factions,

Philippians 2:3doing nothing through contentiousness or vainglory, but in lowliness of mind each esteeming others 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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