Luke 9:46

Now there arose a dispute among them as to which one of them was the greatest.

Montgomery New Testament

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 saying; it was hidden from them so that they perceived it not, and they were sore afraid to ask him about his saying.

47And Jesus who knew the dispute that was in their hearts, took a young child, and placed him by his side;

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Cross References

Matthew 18:1At that hour his disciples came to Jesus and asked him, "Who is really greatest in the kingdom of heaven?"

Matthew 23:6"and lengthen the tassels, and are fond of the best places at banquets, and the front seats in the synagogues.

Luke 14:7He told a parable to the guests when he noticed how they began choosing the best seats. He said to them.

Romans 12:3For, through the grace that was given to me, I tell every man among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but so to think, as to think soberly, according to the measure of faith which God has given him.

Galatians 5:20idol-worship, sorcery, quarrels, party-spirit, jealousy, passionate anger, intrigues, factions, sectarianism,

Philippians 2:3Do nothing out of strife, nothing out of vanity, but let each one in true humility consider the others to be of more account than himself.

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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