Luke 9:46

Luke 9:46 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest.
• New International Version (NIV)An argument started among the disciples as to which of them would be the greatest.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Then a dispute arose among them as to which of them would be greatest.
• New Living Translation (NLT)Then his disciples began arguing about which of them was the greatest.

Context of Luke 9:46

44"Let these words sink into your ears: The Son of Man is about to be delivered into the hands of men." 45But they did not understand this saying, and it was concealed from them, so that they might not perceive it. And they were afraid to ask him about this saying. An argument arose among them as to which of them was the greatest. 47But Jesus, knowing the reasoning of their hearts, took a child and put him by his side 48and said to them, "Whoever receives this child in my name receives me, and whoever receives me receives him who sent me. For he who is least among you all is the one who is great."

Luke 9:46 word by word

Εἰσῆλθεν δὲ διαλογισμὸς ἐν αὐτοῖς τὸ τίς ἂν εἴη μείζων αὐτῶν.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Thenδέde · thenG1161
• there aroseεἰσέρχομαιeiserchomai · to enterG1525
• a reasoningδιαλογισμόςdialogismos · reasoningG1261
• amongἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• themαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• whichτίςtis · which?G5101
• ·ἄνan · ifG302
• should beεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• greatestμέγαςmegas · greatG3173

Cross-references for Luke 9:46

• Luke 14:7Now he told a parable to those who were invited, when he noticed how they chose the places of honor, saying to them,
• Luke 22:24A dispute also arose among them, as to which of them was to be regarded as the greatest.
• Matthew 18:1At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?"
• Matthew 20:20Then the mother of the sons of Zebedee came up to him with her sons, and kneeling before him she asked him for something.
• Matthew 23:6and they love the place of honor at feasts and the best seats in the synagogues
• Mark 9:33And they came to Capernaum. And when he was in the house he asked them, "What were you discussing on the way?"
• Romans 12:3For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned.
• Galatians 5:20idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions,
• Philippians 2:3Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.
• 3 John 1:9I have written something to the church, but Diotrephes, who likes to put himself first, does not acknowledge our authority.

Commentaries on Luke 9:46

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 46There arose a reasoning - , A dialogue took place - one inquired, and another answered, and so on. See this subject explained on Matthew 18:1; (note), etc.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 46-50Verses 46-50 See the notes at Matthew 18:1-5. Compare Mark 9:33-38.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 43-50Verses 43-50 This prediction of Christ's sufferings was plain enough, but the disciples would not understand it, because it agreed not with their notions. A little child is the emblem by which Christ teaches us simplicity and humility. What greater honour can any man attain to in this world, than to be received by men as a messenger of God and Christ; and to have God and Christ own themselves received and welcomed in him! If ever any society of Christians…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 46Jesus had just told his disciples that he would suffer and die. Yet they began to argue about which of them was the greatest. This showed surprising pride and a lack of concern for what Jesus had just said.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 46-4846-48. (See on Mt 18:1-5).Read the comment

Topics related to Luke 9:46

• Ambition
• Children
• Church
• Humility
• Jesus Continued
• Jesus, the Christ
• Minister, Christian
• Pride
• Worldliness

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Commentaries on Luke 9

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Catena Aurea
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• John Lightfoot Commentary
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings