Mark 9:34

But they kept quiet, because on the road they had discussed and debated with one another which one [of them] was the greatest.

Matthew 18:1-5

At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”

Matthew 20:21-24

And He said to her, “What do you wish?” She answered Him, “Command that in Your kingdom these two sons of mine may sit [in positions of honor and authority] one on Your right and one on Your left.”

Luke 9:46-48

An argument started among them as to which of them might be the greatest [surpassing the others in esteem and authority].

Luke 22:24-30

Now a dispute also arose among them as to which of them was regarded to be the greatest.

Romans 12:10

Be devoted to one another with [authentic] brotherly affection [as members of one family], give preference to one another in honor;

Philippians 2:3-7

Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit [through factional motives, or strife], but with [an attitude of] humility [being neither arrogant nor self-righteous], regard others as more important than yourselves.

1 Peter 5:3

not lording it over those assigned to your care [do not be arrogant or overbearing], but be examples [of Christian living] to the flock [set a pattern of integrity for your congregation].

3 John 1:9

I wrote something to the church; but Diotrephes, who loves to put himself first, does not accept what we say and refuses to recognize my authority.

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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Bible References

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Matthew 18:1
At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”
Matthew 20:21
And He said to her, “What do you wish?” She answered Him, “Command that in Your kingdom these two sons of mine may sit [in positions of honor and authority] one on Your right and one on Your left.”
Luke 9:46
An argument started among them as to which of them might be the greatest [surpassing the others in esteem and authority].
Luke 22:24
Now a dispute also arose among them as to which of them was regarded to be the greatest.
Romans 12:10
Be devoted to one another with [authentic] brotherly affection [as members of one family], give preference to one another in honor;
Philippians 2:3
Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit [through factional motives, or strife], but with [an attitude of] humility [being neither arrogant nor self-righteous], regard others as more important than yourselves.
1 Peter 5:3
not lording it over those assigned to your care [do not be arrogant or overbearing], but be examples [of Christian living] to the flock [set a pattern of integrity for your congregation].
3 John 1:9
I wrote something to the church; but Diotrephes, who loves to put himself first, does not accept what we say and refuses to recognize my authority.

General references

Luke 9:46
An argument started among them as to which of them might be the greatest [surpassing the others in esteem and authority].
Luke 22:24
Now a dispute also arose among them as to which of them was regarded to be the greatest.