Mark 9:34

But they were silent; for by the way they had disputed with one another, who was greatest.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

But they held their peace: for by the way they had disputed among themselves, who should be the greatest.

In Context

33And they came to Capernaum. And having come into the house he inquired of them: Of what were ye reasoning among yourselves by the way?

35And sitting down, he called the twelve, and says to them: If any one desires to be first, he shall be last of all, and servant of all.

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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?

Mark 9:50Salt is good; but if the salt become saltless, wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another.

Luke 22:24And there arose also a contention among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest.

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

3 John 1:9I wrote somewhat to the church; but Diotrephes, who loves to have the pre-eminence among them, receives us not.

Matthew Henry on Mark 9:31-41

The Apostles Reproved. 30 And they departed thence, and passed through Galilee; and he would not that any man should know it. 31 For he taught his disciples, and said unto them, The Son of man is delivered into the hands of men, and they shall kill him; and after that he is killed, he shall rise the third day. 32 But they understood not that saying, and were afraid to ask him. 33 And he came to Capernaum: and being in the house he asked them, What was it that ye disputed among yourselves by the way? 34 But they… Read the whole commentary →

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