Mark 9:34

But they were silent, for on the road they were disputing together which one was greatest.

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

But they held their peace: for by the way they had disputed among themselves, who should be the greatest.

In Context

33Then they came to Capernaum; and when he got into the house he asked them, "What were you discussing on the road?"

35So he sat down and called the Twelve, and said to them, "If any one wishes to be first, he must be last of all, and the servant of all."

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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?"

Mark 9:50salt is excellent, but if the salt has lost its savor, what will you use to restore its saltness? Then have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another."

Luke 22:24And there arose also a dispute among them as to which of them could be considered the greatest,

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.

3 John 1:9I have written somewhat to the church; but Diotrephes, who love to take the lead among them, does not receive me.

Matthew Henry on Mark 9:31-41

The Apostles Reproved. 30 And they departed thence, and passed through Galilee; and he would not that any man should know it. 31 For he taught his disciples, and said unto them, The Son of man is delivered into the hands of men, and they shall kill him; and after that he is killed, he shall rise the third day. 32 But they understood not that saying, and were afraid to ask him. 33 And he came to Capernaum: and being in the house he asked them, What was it that ye disputed among yourselves by the way? 34 But they… Read the whole commentary →

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