Luke 9:46

Then a dispute rose among them, which of them should be greatest.

1770 John Worsley NT

In The King James Version

Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest.

In Context

45But they understood not this saying, and it was hid from them, so that they perceived it not, and they were afraid to ask Him concerning it.

47And Jesus knowing the thought of their heart, took a child and set him by Him, and said unto them,

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Cross References

Matthew 18:1At that time came the disciples to Jesus, saying, Who is to be the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?

Matthew 23:6and love the uppermost places at feasts,

Luke 14:7And He spake a parable to those that were invited, observing how they chose the chief seats, saying unto them,

Romans 12:3For by the grace conferred on me I charge every one among you, not to think of himself above what he ought to think: but to think with sobriety, according as God hath divided to every man the measure of faith.

Galatians 5:20lasciviousness, idolatry, witchcraft, enmities, strifes, emulations, animosities, contentions, divisions,

Philippians 2:3Do nothing through strife or vain-glory, but in lowliness of mind each esteeming others better than themselves.

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 →

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