Luke 22:24

And it came to pass that there was, a rivalry also, among them, as to which of them seemed to be greater [than the rest].

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest.

In Context

23And, they, began to be enquiring together, among themselves, as to which, then, it could be, from among them, who, this thing, was about to perpetrate!

25And, he, said unto them—The kings of the nations, lord it over them, and, they who wield authority over them, benefactors, are called.

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Cross References

Mark 9:34And they were silent; for, with one another, they had discussed in the way, who should be greatest.

Luke 9:46But there entered a reasoning among them, as to who of them should be greatest.

1 Corinthians 13:4Love, is patient, is gracious. Love, is not envious, vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,

James 4:5Or think ye that, in vain, the scripture speaketh? Is it, for envying, that the spirit which hath taken an abode within us doth crave?

Matthew Henry on Luke 22:22-39

The Disciples Admonished; Peter's Frailty Predicted. 21 But, behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me is with me on the table. 22 And truly the Son of man goeth, as it was determined: but woe unto that man by whom he is betrayed! 23 And they began to enquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing. 24 And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest. 25 And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that… Read the whole commentary →

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