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Berean Standard Bible

“Then an argument started among the disciples as to which of them would be the greatest.”

Luke 9:46

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Study note

Not long after Jesus announces his coming suffering, the disciples argue about which of them is the greatest. The contrast between his mission and their concerns is sharp.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Then an argument started among the disciples as to which of them would be the greatest.

World English Bible (WEB)

There arose an argument among them about which of them was the greatest.

King James Version (KJV)

Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And there arose a reasoning among them, which of them was the greatest.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Now there was a discussion among them about which of them would be the greatest.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

And there entered a reasoning among them, this, Who may be greater of them?

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Entonces entraron en disputa, cuál de ellos sería el mayor.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Cierto día, los discípulos comenzaron a discutir acerca de quién de ellos sería el más importante.

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