Mark 9:34

But they were silent; for on the way they had been arguing with one another which was the greatest.

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In The King James Version

But they held their peace: for by the way they had disputed among themselves, who should be the greatest.

In Context

33They came to Capernaum. When Jesus had gone into the house, he asked them, “What were you discussing on the way?”

35Sitting down, Jesus called the Twelve and said, “If anyone wishes to be first, he must be last of all, and servant of all.”

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Cross References

Matthew 18:1On the same occasion the disciples came to Jesus, and asked him, “Who is really the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”

Mark 9:50Salt is good, but, if the salt should lose its saltiness, what will you use to season it? You must have salt in yourselves, and live at peace with one another.”

Luke 22:24And a dispute arose among them as to which of them was to be regarded as the greatest.

Philippians 2:3Nothing should be done out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility lift others up above yourselves,

3 John 1:9I wrote something to the church, but Diotrephes (who loves to be the leader among them) doesn’t welcome us.

Matthew Henry on Mark 9:31-41

The Apostles Reproved. 30 And they departed thence, and passed through Galilee; and he would not that any man should know it. 31 For he taught his disciples, and said unto them, The Son of man is delivered into the hands of men, and they shall kill him; and after that he is killed, he shall rise the third day. 32 But they understood not that saying, and were afraid to ask him. 33 And he came to Capernaum: and being in the house he asked them, What was it that ye disputed among yourselves by the way? 34 But they… Read the whole commentary →

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