Cross References

Luke 22:24

New American Bible - revised edition

Then an argument broke out among them about which of them should be regarded as the greatest.

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At that time the disciples approached Jesus and said, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”

But they remained silent. They had been discussing among themselves on the way who was the greatest.

And they began to debate among themselves who among them would do such a deed. The Role of the Disciples.

An argument arose among the disciples about which of them was the greatest.

love one another with mutual affection; anticipate one another in showing honor.

Love is patient, love is kind. It is not jealous, [love] is not pompous, it is not inflated,