Luke 9:46

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

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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 saying; indeed it was concealed from them, in order that they should not perceive it; and they were afraid to ask Him about it.

47So Jesus, perceiving the reasoning of their heart, took a little child and had him stand beside Him,

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Cross References

Matthew 18:1At that time the disciples approached Jesus saying, “Who then is greater in the kingdom of the heavens?”

Matthew 23:6they love the place of honor at dinners and the first seats in the synagogues,

Luke 14:7Then He told a parable to those who were invited, having observed how they kept trying for the best places, saying to them:

Romans 12:3Based on the grace given to me, I say to everyone among you not to set your sights higher than you should, but set them sensibly, as God has apportioned a measure of faith to each.

Galatians 5:20idolatry, sorcery, hatred, strife, jealousies, fits of anger, selfish ambition, dissentions, factions,

Philippians 2:3Do nothing out of selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility regard one another as being better 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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