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Luke 9:46
An argument arose among them about which of them was the greatest.
Luke 9:46 · World English Bible
Luke 9:46 in other translations
Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest.
Then an argument started among the disciples as to which of them would be the greatest.
There arose an argument among them about which of them was the greatest.
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In context
43 They were all astonished at the majesty of God. But while all were marveling at all the things which Jesus did, he said to his disciples,
44 “Let these words sink into your ears, for the Son of Man will be delivered up into the hands of men.”
45 But they didn’t understand this saying. It was concealed from them, that they should not perceive it, and they were afraid to ask him about this saying.
46 An argument arose among them about which of them was the greatest.
47 Jesus, perceiving the reasoning of their hearts, took a little child, and set him by his side,
48 and said to them, “Whoever receives this little child in my name receives me. Whoever receives me receives him who sent me. For whoever is least among you all, this one will be great.”
49 John answered, “Master, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we forbade him, because he doesn’t follow with us.”
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