Luke 9:46

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

Cross-reference

Luke 14:7-11 directly teaches humility: the one who humbles himself will be exalted — addressing the same pride behind arguing who is greatest.

Luke 22:24-27 records a later dispute over greatness, where Jesus again teaches servant leadership — a direct thematic parallel.

Matthew 18:1-5 is a parallel account: disciples ask who is greatest, Jesus uses a child to teach humility.

Mark 9:33-37 is the parallel account: Jesus questions their argument, then teaches that the first must be servant of all.

Romans 12:3 Related theme

Romans 12:3 warns against thinking too highly of oneself — directly countering the disciples' argument about who is greatest.

Romans 12:10 calls for honoring others above oneself — the opposite of the disciples' quest for preeminence here.

Galatians 5:26 Related theme

Galatians 5:26 warns against conceit and provocation — directly mirroring the disciples' dispute over who is greatest.

Philippians 2:3 commands humility and valuing others above self — directly opposing the disciples' selfish ambition here.

3 John 1:9 Parallel

3 John 1:9 describes Diotrephes loving to be first — exactly the desire for preeminence shown in the disciples' argument.

Mark 9:34 Parallel

Mark 9:34 gives the identical dispute about who is the greatest, directly parallel to this verse.

Matthew 20:20-22 shows James and John's mother requesting honor — another instance of disciples seeking prominence, like the argument here.

Matthew 23:6 exposes Pharisees' love of honor at feasts — a similar love of status that fueled the disciples' dispute.

Philippians 2:14 Related theme

Philippians 2:14 instructs to do everything without arguing — directly relevant to the disciples' argument over greatness.