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

World English Bible

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

— Luke 9:46, World English Bible

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Luke 9 — 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."

49

John answered, "Master, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we forbade him, because he doesn't follow with us."

Luke 9:46 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 9:46 say?
Luke 9:46 in the World English Bible reads: “There arose an argument among them about 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 (WEB): “There arose 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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