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Luke 22:24
And there was an argument among them about which of them was the greatest.
Luke 22:24 · Bible in Basic English
Luke 22:24 in other translations
And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest.
A dispute also arose among the disciples as to which of them would be considered the greatest.
A dispute also arose among them, which of them was considered to be greatest.
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In context
21 But the hand of him who is false to me is with me at the table.
22 For it will be done to the Son of man after the purpose of God, but unhappy is that man by whom he is given up.
23 And they were wondering among themselves which of them it was who would do this thing.
24 And there was an argument among them about which of them was the greatest.
25 And he said, The kings of the Gentiles are lords over them, and those who have authority are given names of honour.
26 But let it not be so with you; but he who is greater, let him become like the younger; and he who is chief, like a servant.
27 For which is greater, the guest who is seated at a meal or the servant who is waiting on him? is it not the guest? but I am among you as a servant.
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