Luke 9:46

Now an argument arose among the disciples as to which of them was greater.

Text-Critical English NT

In The King James Version

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

In Context

45But they did not understand what this meant. It was concealed from them, so that they could not grasp it, and they were afraid to ask him about it.

47But Jesus, perceiving the thoughts of their hearts, took a child and placed him by his side.

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Cross References

Matthew 18:1In that hour the disciples came to Jesus and said, “Who is greater in the kingdom of heaven?”

Matthew 23:6They love the place of honor at banquets, the best seats in the synagogues,

Luke 14:7When Jesus noticed how the guests were choosing the places of honor for themselves, he told them a parable:

Romans 12:3For by the grace given to me I tell everyone among you not to think more highly of himself than he ought to think, but to think sensibly, in accordance with the measure of faith that God has distributed to each one of you.

Galatians 5:20idolatry, sorcery, hostilities, quarrels, jealousies, fits of rage, selfish ambitions, dissensions, factions,

Philippians 2:3Do nothing from selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility regard others as more important 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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