Luke 9:46

Then an argument started among them about which of them would be 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 did not understand this statement. It was hidden from them, so they could not know its meaning, and yet they were afraid to ask about this statement.

47But Jesus, knowing the reasoning in their hearts, took a little child and put him by his side

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Cross References

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

Matthew 23:6They love the chief places at feasts and the chief seats in the synagogues,

Luke 14:7When Jesus noticed how those who were invited chose the seats of honor, he spoke a parable, saying to them,

Romans 12:3For I say, because of the grace that was given to me, that everyone who is among you should not think more highly of themselves than they ought to think. Instead, they should think in a wise way, just as God has given out to each one a certain amount of faith.

Galatians 5:20idolatry, sorcery, hostilities, strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, rivalry, dissension, divisions,

Philippians 2:3Do nothing out of selfishness or empty conceit. Instead with humility consider others 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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