Mark 9:34

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

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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 they came into Capernaum. And, happening to be, in the house, he was questioning them—What, in the way, were ye discussing?

35And, taking a seat, he addressed the twelve, and saith unto them—If anyone willeth to be, first, he shall be, least of all, and, minister of all.

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Cross References

Matthew 18:1In that hour came, the disciples unto Jesus, saying—Who then is, greatest, in the kingdom of the heavens?

Mark 9:50Salt is, good: but, if, salt, become, saltless, wherewith will ye, prepare, it? Have, within yourselves, salt, and be at peace, one with another.

Luke 22:24And it came to pass that there was, a rivalry also, among them, as to which of them seemed to be greater [than the rest].

Philippians 2:3Nothing by way of faction, nothing by way of vain-glory,—but, in lowliness of mind, accounting, one another, superior to yourselves,—

3 John 1:9I wrote something unto the assembly; but, he who is fond of taking the first place among them—Diotrephes, doth not make us welcome.

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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