46And there entered a thought into them, which of them should be greater.


In Context

43 And Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and cured the boy, and restored him to his father.

44 And all were astonished at the mighty power of God. But while all wondered at all the things he did, he said to his disciples: Lay you up in your hearts these words, for it shall come to pass, that the Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men.

45 But they understood not this word; and it was hid from them, so that they perceived it not. And they were afraid to ask him concerning this word.

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

47 But Jesus seeing the thoughts of their heart, took a child and set him by him,

48 And said to them: Whosoever shall receive this child in my name, receiveth me; and whosoever shall receive me, receiveth him that sent me. For he that is the lesser among you all, he is the greater.

Luke 9:46 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

9:46Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

9:46An argument started among the disciples as to which of them would be the greatest.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

9:46And there arose a reasoning among them, which of them was the greatest.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

9:46And a reasoning came in amongst them, who should be the greatest of them.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

9:46And there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

9:46Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

9:46There arose an argument among them about which of them was the greatest.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

9:46And there entered a reasoning among them, this, Who may be greater of them?

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

9:46Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest.