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Luke 22:24 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" A dispute also arose among them, which of them was considered to be greatest. "
Luke 22:24
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
22 The Son of Man indeed goes as it has been determined, but woe to that man through whom he is betrayed!”
23 They began to question among themselves which of them it was who would do this thing.
24 A dispute also arose among them, which of them was considered to be greatest.
25 He said to them, “The kings of the nations lord it over them, and those who have authority over them are called ‘benefactors.’
26 But not so with you. Rather, the one who is greater among you, let him become as the younger, and one who is governing, as one who serves.
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Luke 22:1
"Now the feast of unleavened bread, which is called the Passover, was approaching."
Luke 22:2
"The chief priests and the scribes sought how they might put him to death, for they feared the people."
Luke 22:3
"Satan entered into Judas, who was also called Iscariot, who was counted with the twelve."
Luke 22:4
"He went away and talked with the chief priests and captains about how he might deliver him to them."
Luke 22:5
"They were glad, and agreed to give him money."
Luke 22:6
"He consented and sought an opportunity to deliver him to them in the absence of the multitude."
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