Luke 9:46
A discussion arose among the disciples as to which of them was the greatest;
Twentieth Century New Testament
In The King James Version
Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest.
In Context
Cross References
Matthew 18:1On the same occasion the disciples came to Jesus, and asked him: “Who is really the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?”
Matthew 23:6and like to have the place of honour at dinner, and the best seats in the Synagogues,
Luke 14:7Observing that the guests were choosing the best places for themselves, Jesus told them this parable —
Romans 12:3In fulfilment of the charge with which I have been entrusted, I bid every one of you not to think more highly of himself than he ought to think, but to think till he learns to think soberly — in accordance with the measure of faith that God has allotted to each.
Galatians 5:20idolatry, sorcery, quarrels, strife, jealousy, outbursts of passion, rivalries, dissensions, divisions,
Philippians 2:3Nothing should be done in a factious spirit or from vanity, but each of you should with all humility regard others as of more account 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 →