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Luke 22:24 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Luke 22:24 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 22 verse 24 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Who Is the Greatest?
“And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest.”
Luke 22:24 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 22:24
Shockingly, moments after discussing who would betray Jesus, there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest (φιλονεικία, philoneikia—love of strife, contention). The Greek indicates this was no mere disagreement but competitive rivalry for status. The disciples' self-focus in Christ's darkest hour exposes the depth of human pride and spiritual blindness.Luke uniquely places this dispute at the Last Supper (Matthew and Mark record similar incidents earlier), emphasizing the disciples' persistent failure to grasp Jesus's kingdom values even after years of teac...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 22:24
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“Then there arose a reasoning among them”
“for they had disputed one with another on the way about who was the greatest.”
“kneeling and asking a certain thing of him.”
“Grant to us that we may sit, one at your right hand, and one at your left hand, in your glory.”
“but in humility”
“Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;”
“you younger ones”
“is not proud”
“The Spirit who lives in us yearns jealously?”