Luke 22:24
And a dispute arose among them as to which of them was to be regarded as the greatest.
Twentieth Century New Testament
In The King James Version
And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest.
In Context
23Then they began questioning one another which of them it could be that was going to do this.
Cross References
Mark 9:34But they were silent; for on the way they had been arguing with one another which was the greatest.
Luke 9:46A discussion arose among the disciples as to which of them was the greatest;
1 Corinthians 13:4Love is long-suffering, and kind; Love is never envious, never boastful, never conceited, never behaves unbecomingly;
James 4:5Do you suppose there is no meaning in the passage of Scripture which asks — ‘Is envy to result from the longings of the Spirit which God has implanted within you?’
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 →