Luke 22:24

And there arose also a contention among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest.

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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 inquire among themselves, which of them it was that was about to do this.

25And he said to them, The kings of the nations rule as lords over them, and they who exercise authority over them are called benefactors.

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Cross References

Mark 9:34But they were silent; for on the road they had been disputing with one another, who was greatest.

Luke 9:46And there arose a reasoning among them, which of them was greatest.

1 Corinthians 13:4Love suffereth long, is kind; love envieth not; love vaunteth not herself, is not puffed up,

James 4:5Do ye think that the scripture saith in vain, “Zealously doth the Spirit, which made its abode in us, long for us”?

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 →

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