Luke 9:46

Then there arose a dispute among them about which of them was the greatest.

Revised King James 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 statement, and it was hidden from them, so they did not understand it: and they were afraid to ask him about it.

47And Jesus, perceiving what they were thinking in their hearts, took a child, and put him beside him,

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Cross References

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

Matthew 23:6And love the uppermost rooms at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues,

Luke 14:7And he told a parable to those who were invited, when he noticed how they chose the places of honour; saying to them,

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

Galatians 5:20Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, strife, jealousy, fits of rage, selfishness, dissensions, factions,

Philippians 2:3Let nothing be done through selfishness or vain conceit; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem the others 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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