Luke 22:24
And there happened also a strife among them—who of them is accounted to be greater.
Literal Standard Version
In The King James Version
And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest.
In Context
23And they began to reason among themselves who then of them it may be who is about to do this thing.
Cross References
Mark 9:34And they were silent, for they reasoned with one another in the way who is greater;
Luke 9:46And there entered a reasoning among them, this—who may be greater of them.
1 Corinthians 13:4Love is long-suffering, it is kind, love does not envy, love does not vaunt itself, is not puffed up,
James 4:5Or, do you think that the Writing says emptily, “The Spirit that has dwelt in us yearns with envy,”
Matthew Henry on Luke 22:22-39
The Disciples Admonished; Peter's Frailty Predicted. 21 But, behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me is with me on the table. 22 And truly the Son of man goeth, as it was determined: but woe unto that man by whom he is betrayed! 23 And they began to enquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing. 24 And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest. 25 And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that… Read the whole commentary →