Luke 22:24

“And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest.”

"And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest." - Luke 22:24
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What does Luke 22:24 mean?

Luke 22:24 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest." This verse is part of the larger narrative of Jesus and his disciples at the Last Supper, leading up to his betrayal and…

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The Greatest Among Us: A Study of Humility and Service

As we delve into Luke 22:24, "And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest," we are confronted with a poignant moment among the disciples that echoes through the ages into our own hearts and communities. This passage reveals the human…

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Seeking Humility in the Midst of Strife

Heavenly Father, We come before You with humble hearts, acknowledging our human tendency to seek greatness and status among ourselves, just as Your disciples did, as recorded in Luke 22:24: "And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest."…

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Luke 22:24 - "¶ And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest."
Luke 22:24-27 - "Also a dispute arose among them as to which of them was considered to be greatest. Jesus said to them, "The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those who exercise authority over them call themselves Benefactors. But you are not to be like that. Instead, the greatest among you should be like the youngest, and the one who rules like the one who serves. For who is greater, the one who is at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one who is at the table? But I am among you as one who serves."
"Also a dispute arose among them as to which of them was considered to be greatest. Jesus said to them, "The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those who exercise authority over them call themselves Benefactors. But you are not to be like that. Instead, the greatest among you should be like the youngest, and the one who rules like the one who serves. For who is greater, the one who is at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one who is at the table? But I am among you as one who serves." - Luke 22:24-27
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"Yea, and certain women also of our company made us astonished, which were early at the sepulchre;" - Luke 24:22
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