Luke 9:46

And there arose a reasoning among them, which of them was greatest.

Noyes Bible

In The King James Version

Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest.

In Context

45But they knew not the meaning of these words, and it was hidden from them, that they might not perceive it; and they were afraid to ask him about these words.

47And Jesus knowing the reasoning of their heart, took a child and set him by his side,

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Cross References

Matthew 18:1At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?

Matthew 23:6and love the first place at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues,

Luke 14:7And he spoke a parable to those who were invited, when he observed how they chose out the highest places at the table, saying to them,

Romans 12:3For through the grace given to me I warn every one among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, according to the measure of faith which God hath imparted to each.

Galatians 5:20idolatry, sorcery, hatreds, strife, rivalry, outbursts of wrath, cabals, divisions, factions,

Philippians 2:3doing nothing in the spirit of faction, or in the spirit of vain-glory, but in humility esteeming others as 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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