Luke 9:46

The Question About Who Is Greatest

⁴⁵ However, they did not understand this statement. Its meaning was kept hidden from them so that they would not grasp it; and they were afraid to ask Him about it. ⁴⁶ An argument started among them as to which of them might be the greatest [surpassing the others in esteem and authority]. ⁴⁷ But Jesus, knowing what they were thinking in their heart, took a child and had him stand beside Him,

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Matthew 18:1-5

At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”

Mark 9:33-37

They arrived at Capernaum; and when He was in the house, He asked them, “What were you discussing and arguing about on the road?”

Matthew 20:20-22

Then [Salome] the mother of Zebedee’s children [James and John] came up to Jesus with her sons and, kneeling down [in respect], asked a favor of Him.

Matthew 23:6-7

They love the place of distinction and honor at feasts and the best seats in the synagogues [those on the platform near the scrolls of the Law, facing the congregation],

Luke 14:7-11

Now Jesus began telling a parable to the invited guests when He noticed how they had been selecting the places of honor at the table, saying to them,

Luke 22:24-27

Now a dispute also arose among them as to which of them was regarded to be the greatest.

Romans 12:3

For by the grace [of God] given to me I say to everyone of you not to think more highly of himself [and of his importance and ability] than he ought to think; but to think so as to have sound judgment, as God has apportioned to each a degree of faith [and a purpose designed for service].

Romans 12:10

Be devoted to one another with [authentic] brotherly affection [as members of one family], give preference to one another in honor;

Galatians 5:20-21

idolatry, sorcery, hostility, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, disputes, dissensions, factions [that promote heresies],

Galatians 5:25-26

If we [claim to] live by the [Holy] Spirit, we must also walk by the Spirit [with personal integrity, godly character, and moral courage—our conduct empowered by the Holy Spirit].

Philippians 2:3

Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit [through factional motives, or strife], but with [an attitude of] humility [being neither arrogant nor self-righteous], regard others as more important than yourselves.

Philippians 2:14

Do everything without murmuring or questioning [the providence of God],

3 John 1:9

I wrote something to the church; but Diotrephes, who loves to put himself first, does not accept what we say and refuses to recognize my authority.