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Selected Verse: Luke 9:46 - King James
Verse |
Translation |
Text |
Lu 9:46 |
King James |
Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest. |
Summary Of Commentaries Associated With The Selected Verse
A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882] |
STRIFE AMONG THE TWELVE WHO SHOULD BE GREATEST--JOHN REBUKED FOR EXCLUSIVENESS. (Luk 9:46-48)
(See on Mat 18:1-5). |
Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834] |
See the notes at Mat 18:1-5. Compare Mar 9:33-38. |
Vincent's Word Studies, by Marvin R. Vincent [1886] |
A reasoning (διαλογισμὸς)
A debate or discussion. See on Luk 24:38, and Jam 1:22; Jam 2:4. |
Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65] |
And there arose a reasoning among them - This kind of reasoning always arose at the most improper times that could be imagined. |
Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
There arose a reasoning - Εισηλθε δε διαλογισμος, A dialogue took place - one inquired, and another answered, and so on. See this subject explained on Mat 18:1 (note), etc. |
1 At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?
2 And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them,
3 And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.
4 Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
5 And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me.
46 Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest.
47 And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child, and set him by him,
48 And said unto 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 least among you all, the same shall be great.
33 And he came to Capernaum: and being in the house he asked them, What was it that ye disputed among yourselves by the way?
34 But they held their peace: for by the way they had disputed among themselves, who should be the greatest.
35 And he sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto them, If any man desire to be first, the same shall be last of all, and servant of all.
36 And he took a child, and set him in the midst of them: and when he had taken him in his arms, he said unto them,
37 Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me, receiveth not me, but him that sent me.
38 And John answered him, saying, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name, and he followeth not us: and we forbad him, because he followeth not us.
1 At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?
2 And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them,
3 And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.
4 Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
5 And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me.
4 Are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts?
22 But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.
38 And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts?
1 At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?