Luke 9:46–47
¶ Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest.
¶ *Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceMat. 18.1. mark. 9.34.
And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child, and set him by him,
And Iesus perceiuing y e thought of their heart, tooke a child, and set him by him,
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From verse 46
- Matthew 18:1–5Rank 1 from verse 46
1AT the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?
2And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them,
3And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.
4Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
5And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me.
1¶ *At the same time came the Disciples vnto Iesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the Kingdome of heauen?
2And Iesus called a little child vnto him, and set him in the midst of them,
3And said, Uerily I say vnto you, *Except yee be conuerted, and become as little children, yee shall not enter into the kingdome of heauen.
4Whosoeuer therefore shall humble himselfe as this little childe, the same is greatest in the Kingdome of heauen.
5And who so shall receiue one such little child in my name, receiueth me.
- Mark 9:33–37Rank 2 from verse 46
33¶ And he came to Capernaum: and being in the house he asked them, What was it that ye disputed among yourselves by the way?
34But they held their peace: for by the way they had disputed among themselves, who should be the greatest.
35And he sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto them, If any man desire to be first, the same shall be last of all, and servant of all.
36And he took a child, and set him in the midst of them: and when he had taken him in his arms, he said unto them,
37Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me, receiveth not me, but him that sent me.
33¶ *And he came to Capernaum; and being in the house, he asked them, What was it that yee disputed among your selues by the way?
34But they held their peace: For by the way they had disputed among themselues, who should be the greatest.
35And he sate downe, and called the twelue, and saith vnto them, If any man desire to be first, the same shall be last of all, and seruant of all.
36And he tooke a child, and set him in the midst of them: & when he had taken him in his arms, he said vnto them,
37Whosoeuer shall receiue one of such children in my Name, receiueth me: and whosoeuer shall receiue me, receiueth not me, but him that sent me.
- Matthew 20:20–22Rank 3 from verse 46
20¶ Then came to him the mother of Zebedee’s children with her sons, worshipping him, and desiring a certain thing of him.
21And he said unto her, What wilt thou? She saith unto him, Grant that these my two sons may sit, the one on thy right hand, and the other on the left, in thy kingdom.
22But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? They say unto him, We are able.
20¶ *Then came to him the mother of Zebedees children, with her sonnes, worshipping him, and desiring a certain thing of him.
21And he said vnto her, What wilt thou? She saith vnto him, Grant, that these my two sonnes may sit, the one on thy right hand, and the other on the left in thy kingdome.
22But Iesus answered, and said, Ye know not what ye aske. Are ye able to drinke of the cup that I shall drinke of, and to be baptized with the baptisme that I am baptized with? They say vnto him, We are able.
- 3 John 1:9Rank 4 from verse 46
- Philippians 2:3Rank 5 from verse 46
- Galatians 5:20–21Rank 6 from verse 46
20Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,
21Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.
20Idolatrie, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,
21Enuyings, murthers, drunkennesse, reuellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I haue also tolde you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherite the kingdome of God.
- Galatians 5:25–26Rank 7 from verse 46
- Luke 14:7–11Rank 8 from verse 46
7¶ And he put forth a parable to those which were bidden, when he marked how they chose out the chief rooms; saying unto them,
8When thou art bidden of any man to a wedding, sit not down in the highest room; lest a more honourable man than thou be bidden of him;
9And he that bade thee and him come and say to thee, Give this man place; and thou begin with shame to take the lowest room.
10But when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest room; that when he that bade thee cometh, he may say unto thee, Friend, go up higher: then shalt thou have worship in the presence of them that sit at meat with thee.
11For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
7¶ And he put foorth a parable to those which were bidden, when he marked howe they chose out the chiefe roumes, saying vnto them,
8When thou art bidden of any man to a wedding, sit not downe in the highest roume: lest a more honourable man then thou be bidden of him,
9And hee that bade thee and him, come, and say to thee, Giue this man place: and thou begin with shame to take the lowest roume.
10*But when thou art bidden, goe and sit downe in the lowest roume, that when he that bade thee commeth, hee may say vnto thee, Friend, goe vp higher: then shalt thou haue worship in the presence of them that sit at meate with thee.
11*For whosoeuer exalteth himselfe, shalbe abased: and hee that humbleth himselfe, shalbe exalted.
- Luke 22:24–27Rank 9 from verse 46
24¶ And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest.
25And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors.
26But ye shall not be so: but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve.
27For whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? is not he that sitteth at meat? but I am among you as he that serveth.
24¶ And there was also a strife among them, which of them should bee accompted the greatest.
25*And hee saide vnto them, The Kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship ouer them, & they that exercise authoritie vpon them, are called benefactors.
26But ye shall not be so; but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the yonger, and he that is chiefe, as he that doeth serue.
27For whether is greater, hee that sitteth at meat, or hee that serueth? Is not he that sitteth at meat? But I am among you as he that serueth.
- Matthew 23:6–7Rank 10 from verse 46
- Philippians 2:14Rank 11 from verse 46
- Romans 12:10Rank 12 from verse 46
- Romans 12:3Rank 13 from verse 46
3For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.
3For I say, through the grace giuen vnto mee, to euery man that is among you, not to thinke of himselfe more highly then hee ought to thinke, but to thinke †soberly, according as God hath dealt to euery man the measure of faith.
From verse 47
- John 16:30Rank 1 from verse 47
- Psalms 139:23Rank 3 from verse 47
- 1 Corinthians 14:20Rank 4 from verse 47
- Hebrews 4:13Rank 5 from verse 47
13Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.
13Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked, and opened vnto the eyes of him with whome wee haue to doe.
- Matthew 19:13–15Rank 7 from verse 47
13¶ Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.
14But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
15And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence.
13¶ *Then were there brought vnto him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.
14But Iesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not to come vnto me: for of such is y e kingdome of heauen.
15And he laide his hands on them, and departed thence.
- Matthew 9:4Rank 8 from verse 47
- Psalms 139:2Rank 9 from verse 47
- Revelation 2:23Rank 10 from verse 47
23And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works.
23And I will kill her children with death, and all the Churches shall know that *I am hee which searcheth the reines and hearts: and I will giue vnto euery one of you according to your workes.
- 1 Peter 2:1–2Rank 11 from verse 47
1WHEREFORE laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings,
2As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:
1¶ Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and enuies, and euill speakings,
2As new borne babes desire the sincere milke of the word, that ye may grow thereby,
- Jeremiah 17:10Rank 12 from verse 47
- John 21:17Rank 13 from verse 47
17He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep.
17He said vnto him the third time, Simon sonne of Ionas, louest thou mee? Peter was grieued, because hee saide vnto him the third time, Louest thou me? And he said vnto him, Lord, thou knowest all things, thou knowest that I loue thee. Iesus sayth vnto him, Feed my sheepe.
- Luke 7:39–40Rank 14 from verse 47
39Now when the Pharisee which had bidden him saw it, he spake within himself, saying, This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who and what manner of woman this is that toucheth him: for she is a sinner.
40And Jesus answering said unto him, Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee. And he saith, Master, say on.
39Now when the Pharisee which had bidden him, saw it, he spake within himselfe, saying, This man, if he were a Prophet, would haue knowen who, and what maner of woman this is that toucheth him: for she is a sinner.
40And Iesus answering, said vnto him, Simon, I haue somewhat to say vnto thee. And he saith, Master, say on.
- Mark 10:14–15Rank 15 from verse 47
14But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.
15Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein.
14But when Iesus saw it, hee was much displeased, and said vnto them, Suffer the little children to come vnto mee, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdome of God.
15Uerily I say vnto you, Whosoeuer shall not receiue the kingdome of God as a little childe, he shall not enter therein.
- Matthew 18:2–4Rank 16 from verse 47
2And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them,
3And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.
4Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
2And Iesus called a little child vnto him, and set him in the midst of them,
3And said, Uerily I say vnto you, *Except yee be conuerted, and become as little children, yee shall not enter into the kingdome of heauen.
4Whosoeuer therefore shall humble himselfe as this little childe, the same is greatest in the Kingdome of heauen.
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Luke 9:46
1. Rose, stood up, got up, or moved upward from a lower, lying, seated, fallen, or inactive position. 2. Began, emerged, appeared, came into being, or came forward. 3. Took action, intervened, or undertook the stated work. 4. Rose from death; returned to life.
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Present-participial or verbal-noun form of reason, meaning to think, discuss, or argue.
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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.
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A verb expressing duty, propriety, expectation, intention, purpose, condition, appointed outcome, or a future event viewed from another time or statement.
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Luke 9:47
Sense 1: Past tense and past participle of think: considered, supposed, intended, purposed, judged, reckoned, or called to mind. Sense 2: A thought, intention, purpose, judgment, or matter of the mind or heart. Sense 3: In the phrase ‘take thought,’ anxious care or concern.
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Sense 1: The bodily organ. Sense 2: The inward person: the mind, will, affections, conscience, or moral character.
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1. A son or daughter; an offspring or descendant. 2. A young person or infant, considered by age or development. 3. In 'with child,' pregnant or carrying an unborn child. 4. One described as belonging to, derived from, characterized by, or dependent upon another person, group, or condition.
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1. To put or place a person or thing in a position, relation, or condition; when passive, to be so placed, fixed, or adorned. 2. To establish, fix, appoint, assign, prescribe, or determine. 3. To arrange, prepare, present, display, or put in order or array. 4. To direct, turn, or firmly apply the face, heart, eyes, mind, affection, or action toward something. 5. To start, advance, send out, proceed on a course or work, or make an attack, as in set forward, set forth, or set upon where those meanings apply. 6. To value or esteem; or, in set at nought or set light by, to despise. 7. Of the sun, to go down.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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45But they understood not this saying, and it was hid from them, that they perceived it not: and they feared to ask him of that saying.
45But they vnderstood not this saying, and it was hid from them, that they perceiued it not: and they feared to aske him of that saying.
46¶ Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest.
46¶ *Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest.
Selected passage47And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child, and set him by him,
47And Iesus perceiuing y e thought of their heart, tooke a child, and set him by him,
Selected passage48And said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this child in my name receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me receiveth him that sent me: for he that is least among you all, the same shall be great.
48And said vnto them, Whosoeuer shall receiue this child in my Name, receiueth me: and whosoeuer shal receiue me, receiueth him that sent me: For hee that is least among you all, the same shalbe great.