Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

But they held their peace: for by the way they had disputed among themselves, who should be the greatest.

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Matthew 18:1
On the same occasion the disciples came to Jesus, and asked him: "Who is really the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?"
Matthew 20:21
"What is it that you want?" he asked. "I want you to say," she replied, "that in your Kingdom these two sons of mine may sit, one on your right, and the other on your left."
Luke 9:46
A discussion arose among the disciples as to which of them was the greatest;
Luke 22:24
And a dispute arose among them as to which of them was to be regarded as the greatest.
Romans 12:10
In brotherly love, be affectionate to one another; in showing respect, set an example of deference to one another;
Philippians 2:3
Nothing should be done in a factious spirit or from vanity, but each of you should with all humility regard others as of more account than himself,
1 Peter 5:3
not as lords of your charges, but as examples to your flock.
3 John 1:9
I wrote a few lines to the Church; but Diotrephes, who loves to be first among them, declines to recognize us.

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Luke 9:46
A discussion arose among the disciples as to which of them was the greatest;
Luke 22:24
And a dispute arose among them as to which of them was to be regarded as the greatest.