Luke 9:46

There arose an argument among them about which of them was the greatest.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

45But they didn’t understand this saying. It was concealed from them, that they should not perceive it, and they were afraid to ask him about this saying.

47Yeshua [Salvation], perceiving the reasoning of their hearts, took a little child, and set him by his side,

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Cross References

Matthew 18:1In that hour the disciples came to Yeshua [Salvation], saying, “Who then is greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven (God)?”

Matthew 23:6and phileo ·affectionately love, have high regard for· the place of honor at feasts, the best seats in the synagogues,

Luke 14:7He spoke a parable to those who were invited, when he noticed how they chose the best seats, and said to them,

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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