Mark 9:34
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“But they were silent, for on the way they had been arguing about which of them was the greatest.”
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“But they were silent, for on the way they had been arguing about which of them was the greatest.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“But they held their peace: for by the way they had disputed among themselves, who should be the greatest.”
King James Version · Public Domain“But they held their peace: for they had disputed one with another on the way, who was the greatest.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“and they were silent, for with one another they did reason in the way who is greater;”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Mark 9:34 — 9 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Matthew 18:1At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who then is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”
- Matthew 20:21“What do you want?” He inquired. She answered, “Declare that in Your kingdom one of these two sons of mine may sit at Your right hand, and the other at Your left.”
- Mark 9:50Salt is good, but if the salt loses its saltiness, with what will you season it? Have salt among yourselves, and be at peace with one another.”
- Luke 9:46Then an argument started among the disciples as to which of them would be the greatest.
- Luke 22:24A dispute also arose among the disciples as to which of them would be considered the greatest.
- Romans 12:10Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another.
- Philippians 2:3Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves.
- 1 Peter 5:3not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.
- 3 John 1:9I have written to the church about this, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first, will not accept our instruction.
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