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


In Context

43 They were all astonished at the majesty of God. But while all were marveling at all the things which Jesus did, he said to his disciples,

44 |Let these words sink into your ears, for the Son of Man will be delivered up into the hands of men.|

45 But they didn't understand this saying. It was concealed from them, that they should not perceive it, and they were afraid to ask him about this saying.

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

47 Jesus, perceiving the reasoning of their hearts, took a little child, and set him by his side,

48 and said to them, |Whoever receives this little child in my name receives me. Whoever receives me receives him who sent me. For whoever is least among you all, this one will be great.|

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 Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

9:46And there entered a thought into them, which of them should be greater.

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 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.