Luke 9:46

In 9 translations

BSB

Then an argument started among the disciples as to which of them would be the greatest.

KJV

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

WEB

An argument arose among them about which of them was the greatest.

ASV

And there arose a reasoning among them, which of them was the greatest.

LSV

And there entered a reasoning among them, this—who may be greater of them.

YLT

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

DBY

And a reasoning came in amongst them, who should be [the] greatest of them.

DRC

And there entered a thought into them, which of them should be greater.

GNV

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

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT

Εἰσῆλθεν δὲ διαλογισμὸς ἐν αὐτοῖς, τὸ τίς ἂν εἴη μείζων αὐτῶν.

RP2018

Εἰσῆλθεν δὲ διαλογισμὸς ἐν αὐτοῖς, τὸ τίς ἂν εἴη μείζων αὐτῶν.

TR-Boyd

Εἰσῆλθε δὲ διαλογισμὸς ἐν αὐτοῖς, τὸ τίς ἂν εἴη μείζων αὐτῶν.

SCR1894

εισηλθεν δε διαλογισμος εν αυτοις το τις αν ειη μειζων αυτων

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• Matthew 18:1–5At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who then is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” Jesus invited a little child to stand among them. “Truly I tell you,” He said, “unless you change and become like…
• Matthew 20:20–22Then the mother of Zebedee’s sons came to Jesus with her sons and knelt down to make a request of Him. “What do you want?” He inquired. She answered, “Declare that in Your kingdom one of these two sons of mine may sit…
• Mark 9:33–37Then they came to Capernaum. While Jesus was in the house, He asked them, “What were you discussing on the way?” But they were silent, for on the way they had been arguing about which of them was the greatest. Sitting…
• Philippians 2:3Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves.
• 3 John 1:9I have written to the church about this, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first, will not accept our instruction.
• Luke 22:24–27A dispute also arose among the disciples as to which of them would be considered the greatest. So Jesus declared, “The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those in authority over them call themselves…
• Galatians 5:25–26Since we live by the Spirit, let us walk in step with the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying one another.
• Matthew 23:6–7They love the places of honor at banquets, the chief seats in the synagogues, the greetings in the marketplaces, and the title of ‘Rabbi’ by which they are addressed.
• Romans 12:10Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another.
• Romans 12:3For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but think of yourself with sober judgment, according to the measure of faith God has given you.
• Galatians 5:20–21idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions, and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit…
• Philippians 2:14Do everything without complaining or arguing,
• Luke 14:7–11When Jesus noticed how the guests chose the places of honor, He told them a parable: “When you are invited to a wedding banquet, do not sit in the place of honor, in case someone more distinguished than you has been…

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