Luke 9:46
Then an argument started among the disciples about which of them was the greatest.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest.
In Context
47But Jesus, knowing what they were arguing about, picked up and placed a small child next to him.
Cross References
Matthew 18:1Around that time the disciples came to Jesus, and asked, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”
Matthew 23:6They love to have the places of honor at banquets and the best seats in the synagogues.
Luke 14:7So he told a story to the guests, noticing how they'd chosen to sit in places of honor.
Romans 12:3Let me explain to all of you, through the grace given to me, that no one should think of themselves better than they ought to. You should think about yourselves realistically, according to the degree of trust God has shared with you.
Galatians 5:20idolatry, sorcery, hatred, rivalry, jealousy, anger, selfish ambition, dissension, heresy,
Philippians 2:3Don't do anything from a spirit of selfishness or pride, but humbly think of others better than you do of yourself.
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 →