had disputed. had been discussing.
greatest. greater.
See the notes at Matthew 18:1-5 .
A Conversation with the Twelve. This section illustrates the kind of teaching which Jesus gave in private to His disciples. It may embody fragmenta...
But they held their peace: for by the way they had disputed among themselves, who should be the greatest. Who should be the greatest - See on Matt...
But they held their peace: for by the way they had disputed among themselves, who should be the greatest. But they held their peace: for by t...
The Transfiguration. An Epileptic Healed. Prediction of His Death 2-8. The Transfiguration ( Matthew 17:1 ; Luke 9:28 ). See on Mt.
The controversy as to which should be greatest .( Matthew 18:1 ; Luke 9:46 ). See on Mt.
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But they held their peace ,.... Fearing a reprimand, for their vanity and affectation of worldly grandeur: for by the way they had disputed among...
But they held their peace: for by the way they had disputed among themselves, who should be the greatest. Ver. 34. Who should be the greatest ]...
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The dispute concerning greatness:
But they held their peace; for by the way they had disputed among themselves who should be the greatest.
1 Peter 5:3 ; 3 John 1:9 ; Luke 22:24 ; Luke 9:46-48 ; Mark 20:21-24 ; Matthew 18:1 ; Philippians 2:3-7 ; Romans 12:10
Who should be greatest — Prime minister in his kingdom.
34 But they held their peace: for by the way they had disputed among themselves, who should be the greatest.