Mark 9:34

But they were silent, for on the way they had been arguing about which of them was the greatest.

Berean Standard Bible

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

33Then they came to Capernaum. While Jesus was in the house, He asked them, “What were you discussing on the way?”

35Sitting down, Jesus called the Twelve and said, “If anyone wants to be first, he must be the last of all and the servant of all.”

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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?”

Mark 9:50Salt is good, but if the salt loses its saltiness, with what will you season it? Have salt among yourselves, and be at peace with one another.”

Luke 22:24A dispute also arose among the disciples as to which of them would be considered the greatest.

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

3 John 1:9I have written to the church about this, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first, will not accept our instruction.

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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