Luke 22:24

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

Then a dispute arose among the apostles as to which one of them should be considered the greatest.

Cross References

Matthew 18:1

At that very time His disciples came to Jesus, asking, “Who then is the most important person in the kingdom of heaven?”

Mark 9:34

But they kept quiet for they had been arguing with one another over which one of them was the greatest.

Luke 22:23

So, the apostles began discussing among themselves which one of them would do such a thing.

Luke 9:46

Then a dispute developed among Jesus’ disciples as to which one of them was the greatest.

Romans 12:10

In your love for your brothers, show tender affection toward one another. Try to outdo one another in showing respect [for each other].

1 Corinthians 13:4

[Note: The following traits should be understood in the context of love for people]. Love is patient [with people], and is kind [to them]; love does not envy [what people are or have]; love does not boast [of being superior to others], it is not arrogant [in dealing with people].