Luke 9:46

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

Geneva Bible 1599

In The King James Version

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

In Context

45But they vnderstood not that word: for it was hid from them, so that they could not perceiue it: and they feared to aske him of that worde.

47When Iesus sawe the thoughtes of their heartes, he tooke a litle childe, and set him by him,

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Cross References

Matthew 18:1The same time the disciples came vnto Iesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdome of heauen?

Matthew 23:6And loue the chiefe place at feastes, and to haue the chiefe seates in the assemblies,

Luke 14:7He spake also a parable to the ghestes, when he marked howe they chose out the chiefe roomes, and said vnto them,

Romans 12:3For I say through the grace that is giuen vnto me, to euery one that is among you, that no man presume to vnderstande aboue that which is meete to vnderstand, but that he vnderstande according to sobrietie, as God hath dealt to euery man the measure of faith.

Galatians 5:20Idolatrie, witchcraft, hatred, debate, emulations, wrath, contentions, seditions, heresies,

Philippians 2:3That nothing be done through contention or vaine glory, but that in meekenesse of minde euery man esteeme other better then himselfe.

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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