Luke 9:46

Then an argument started among the disciples as to which of them would be the greatest.

Berean Standard Bible

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 statement. It was veiled from them so that they could not comprehend it, and they were afraid to ask Him about it.

47But Jesus, knowing the thoughts of their hearts, had a little child stand beside Him.

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Cross References

Matthew 18:1At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who then is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”

Matthew 23:6They love the places of honor at banquets, the chief seats in the synagogues,

Luke 14:7When Jesus noticed how the guests chose the places of honor, He told them a parable:

Romans 12:3For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but think of yourself with sober judgment, according to the measure of faith God has given you.

Galatians 5:20idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions,

Philippians 2:3Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves.

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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