Luke 22:24 bbe — And there was an argument among them about which of them was the greatest.

Bible in Basic English

"And there was an argument among them about which of them was the greatest."

— Luke 22:24, Bible in Basic English

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Luke 22 — Context

21

But the hand of him who is false to me is with me at the table.

22

For it will be done to the Son of man after the purpose of God, but unhappy is that man by whom he is given up.

23

And they were wondering among themselves which of them it was who would do this thing.

24

And there was an argument among them about which of them was the greatest.

25

And he said, The kings of the Gentiles are lords over them, and those who have authority are given names of honour.

26

But let it not be so with you; but he who is greater, let him become like the younger; and he who is chief, like a servant.

27

For which is greater, the guest who is seated at a meal or the servant who is waiting on him? is it not the guest? but I am among you as a servant.

Luke 22:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 22:24 say?
Luke 22:24 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And there was an argument among them about which of them was the greatest.”
Where is Luke 22:24 in the Bible?
Luke 22:24 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 22, verse 24.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 22:24.
What translation should I read Luke 22:24 in?
Luke 22:24 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 22:24?
Luke 22:24 reads (BBE): “And there was an argument among them about which of them was the greatest.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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