Luke 9:46

And there entered a reasoning among them, this, Who may be greater of them?

Young's Literal Translation

In The King James Version

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

In Context

45And they were not knowing this saying, and it was veiled from them, that they might not perceive it, and they were afraid to ask him about this saying.

47and Jesus having seen the reasoning of their heart, having taken hold of a child, set him beside himself,

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Cross References

Matthew 18:1At that hour came the disciples near to Jesus, saying, 'Who, now, is greater in the reign of the heavens?'

Matthew 23:6they love also the chief couches in the supper, and the chief seats in the synagogues,

Luke 14:7And he spake a simile unto those called, marking how they were choosing out the first couches, saying unto them,

Romans 12:3For I say, through the grace that was given to me, to every one who is among you, not to think above what it behoveth to think; but to think so as to think wisely, as to each God did deal a measure of faith,

Galatians 5:20idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, strifes, emulations, wraths, rivalries, dissensions, sects,

Philippians 2:3nothing in rivalry or vain-glory, but in humility of mind one another counting more excellent than yourselves —

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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