Luke 9:46

And the thought arose among them, which of them was to be the greatest.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

In The King James Version

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

In Context

45But they understood not that speech; because it was hidden from them, that they should not know it: and they feared to ask him concerning that speech.

47And Jesus knew the thought of their heart: and he took a child, and placed him near to him;

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Cross References

Matthew 18:1In that hour the disciples approached Jesus, and said: Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?

Matthew 23:6And they love the highest couches at suppers and the highest seats in the synagogues,

Luke 14:7And he spoke a similitude to the guests that were present, as he noticed how they chose places on the highest couches.

Romans 12:3And, by the grace given to me, I say to you all: Do not carry thoughts, beyond what ye ought to think; but think with modesty, as God hath distributed to each one his measure of faith.

Galatians 5:20idol-worship, magic, malice, contention, rivalry, wrath, strife, divisions, discords,

Philippians 2:3And do nothing in strife, or in vain glory; but, with lowliness of mind, let each esteem his neighbor as better 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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