Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
Later, an argument started among the disciples as to which of them might be the greatest.
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest.
Holman Bible
Then an argument started among them about who would be the greatest of them.
A Conservative Version
But a thought entered among them, which of them may be greater.
American Standard Version
And there arose a reasoning among them, which of them was the greatest.
Amplified
An argument started among them as to which of them might be the greatest [surpassing the others in esteem and authority].
An Understandable Version
Then a dispute developed among Jesus' disciples as to which one of them was the greatest.
Anderson New Testament
And there arose a contention among them, which of them should be greatest.
Bible in Basic English
Now there was a discussion among them about which of them would be the greatest.
Common New Testament
And an argument arose among them as to which of them would be the greatest.
Daniel Mace New Testament
At length they enter'd into a debate, which of them should be the greatest.
Darby Translation
And a reasoning came in amongst them, who should be the greatest of them.
Godbey New Testament
And a dispute came in among them, as to which one of them might be the greater.
Goodspeed New Testament
A discussion arose among them as to which of them would be the greatest.
John Wesley New Testament
And there arose a reasoning among them, which of them was the greatest?
Julia Smith Translation
And there came up a conference among them, thus, which of them should be the greatest.
King James 2000
Then there arose a reasoning among them, as to which of them should be greatest.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And an argument developed among them as to who of them might be greatest.
Modern King James verseion
And an argument came in among them, who might be the greater of them.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Then there arose a disputation among them: who should be the greatest.
Moffatt New Testament
A dispute arose among them as to which of them was the greatest.
Montgomery New Testament
Now there arose a dispute among them as to which one of them was the greatest.
NET Bible
Now an argument started among the disciples as to which of them might be the greatest.
New Heart English Bible
There arose an argument among them about which of them was the greatest.
Noyes New Testament
And there arose a reasoning among them, which of them was greatest.
Sawyer New Testament
And there arose a debate among them, which of them should be the greatest.
The Emphasized Bible
But there entered a reasoning among them, as to who of them should be greatest.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
Then a dispute sprang up among them, which of them should be the greatest.
Twentieth Century New Testament
A discussion arose among the disciples as to which of them was the greatest;
Webster
Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest.
Weymouth New Testament
Now there arose a dispute among them, which of them was to be the greatest.
Williams New Testament
Now a controversy sprang up among them as to which of them might be the greatest.
World English Bible
There arose an argument among them about which of them was the greatest.
Worrell New Testament
And there entered a reasoning among them, as to which of them should be greatest.
Worsley New Testament
Then a dispute rose among them, which of them should be greatest.
Youngs Literal Translation
And there entered a reasoning among them, this, Who may be greater of them?
Themes
Children » Symbolical of the regenerated
Greatness » Who shall be great
Heaven/the heavens » Who shall be great in the kingdom of heaven
Jesus Christ » Secular notions concerning the kingdom of
Jesus Christ » History of » Reproves the ambition of his disciples (at capernaum)
Kingdom of God » Who shall be great in the kingdom of God
Receiving » Who receives jesus Christ and the one who sent him
Receiving » Those that receive jesus Christ
Receiving » Those that receive a child in the name of jesus Christ
Interlinear
De
Eiserchomai
Dialogismos
References
Fausets
Word Count of 37 Translations in Luke 9:46
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Question About Who Is Greatest
45 But they didn't know what this meant. Indeed, the meaning was hidden from them so that they didn't understand it; and they were afraid to ask him about this statement. 46 Later, an argument started among the disciples as to which of them might be the greatest. 47 But Jesus, knowing their inner thoughts, took a little child and had him stand beside him.
Cross References
Matthew 18:1-5
At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, "Who, then, is the greatest in the kingdom from heaven?"
Mark 9:33-37
Then they came to Capernaum. While Jesus was at home, he asked the disciples, "What were you arguing about on the road?"
Matthew 20:20-22
Then the mother of Zebedee's sons came to Jesus with her sons. She bowed down in front of him to ask him for a favor.
Matthew 23:6-7
They love to have the places of honor at festivals, the best seats in the synagogues,
Luke 14:7-11
When Jesus noticed how the guests were choosing the places of honor, he told them a parable.
Luke 22:24-27
Now an argument sprang up among them as to which one of them was to be regarded as the greatest.
Romans 12:3
For by the grace given to me I ask every one of you not to think of yourself more highly than you should think, rather to think of yourself with sober judgment on the measure of faith that God has assigned each of you.
Romans 12:10
Be devoted to each other with mutual affection. Excel at showing respect for each other.
Galatians 5:20-21
idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, rivalry, jealously, outbursts of anger, quarrels, conflicts, factions,
Galatians 5:25-26
Since we live by the Spirit, by the Spirit let us also be guided.
Philippians 2:3
Do not act out of selfish ambition or conceit, but with humility think of others as being better than yourselves.
Philippians 2:14
Do everything without complaining or arguing
3 John 1:9
I wrote a letter to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to be in charge, will not recognize our authority.