Mark 9:34

But they kept quiet: for along the way they had discussed which of them was the greatest.

Revised King James 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

33And he came to Capernaum: and when he was in the house he asked them, What were you discussing among yourselves along the way?

35And he sat down, and called the twelve, and said to them, If any man desires to be first, he shall be last of all, and servant of all.

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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?

Mark 9:50Salt is good: but if the salt has lost its saltiness, with what will you season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace with one another.

Luke 22:24And there was also a dispute among them as to which of them should be accounted the greatest.

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.

3 John 1:9I wrote to the church: but Diotrephes, who loves to be first among them, does not accept us.

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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