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

American Standard Version

"And there arose a reasoning among them, which of them was the greatest. "

— Luke 9:46, American Standard Version

Read in Another Translation

5 of 21 translations

Luke 9:46 in Other Translations

6 versions All translations

Luke 9 — Context

43

And they were all astonished at the majesty of God. But while all were marvelling at all the things which he did, he said unto his disciples,

44

Let these words sink into your ears: for the Son of man shall be delivered up into the hands of men.

45

But they understood not this saying, and it was concealed from them, that they should not perceive it; and they were afraid to ask him about this saying.

46

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

47

But when Jesus saw the reasoning of their heart, he took a little child, and set him by his side,

48

and said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this little 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 is great.

49

And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out demons in thy name; and we forbade him, because he followeth not with us.

Luke 9:46 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Luke 9:46 say?
Luke 9:46 in the American Standard Version reads: “And there arose a reasoning among them, which of them was the greatest. ”
Where is Luke 9:46 in the Bible?
Luke 9:46 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 9, verse 46.
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 9:46.
What translation should I read Luke 9:46 in?
Luke 9:46 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 9:46?
Luke 9:46 reads (ASV): “And there arose a reasoning among them, 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.
GodsGoodBook logo

GodsGoodBook

Making God's Word accessible to everyone

Experience the Bible like never before with multiple translations, powerful search tools, and features to make God's Word personal to you. Completely free, forever.

Features

15+ Bible Translations
Powerful Search Tools
Highlight & Annotate
Share Verses
100% Free Forever
© 2025 GodsGoodBookVersion 1.8.2