Luke 9:46

Then a dispute sprang up among them, which of them should be the greatest.

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

In The King James Version

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

In Context

45And they understood not that declaration, and it was hid from them, that they should not comprehend its meaning: and they were afraid to ask him concerning that saying.

47But Jesus knowing the reasoning of their hearts, took a little boy, and set him by his side,

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Cross References

Matthew 18:1AT that time came the disciples to Jesus, saying, Who is indeed the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?

Matthew 23:6and love the principal couch at suppers, and the chief seats in the synagogues,

Luke 14:7Then he spake to those who were invited, a parable, when he observed how they chose the principal seats; saying unto them,

Romans 12:3For, I say, by the grace which is given unto me, to every one that is among you, not to think of himself above what he ought to think; but to think soberly, as God has divided to every one the measure of faith.

Galatians 5:20idolatry, magical charms, enmities, strifes, jealousies, animosities, quarrels, divisions, heresies,

Philippians 2:3Let nothing be done contentiously or vain-gloriously; but in humility reckoning others superior to 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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