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

But they held their peace: for by the way they had disputed among themselves, who {should be} the greatest.

Then came to him the mother of Zebedee's children with her sons, worshipping {him}, and desiring a certain thing of him.

They said unto him, Grant unto us that we may sit, one on thy right hand, and the other on thy left hand, in thy glory.

Charity suffereth long, {and} is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, {vaunteth...: or, is not rash}

Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all {of you} be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.

{Let} nothing {be done} through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.

{Be} kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another; {with...: or, in the love of the brethren}

Do ye think that the scripture saith in vain, The spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy? {to envy: or, enviously?}

At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?

I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.

{Be} of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits. {condescend...: or, be contented with mean things}

Neither as being lords over {God's} heritage, but being ensamples to the flock. {being lords over: or, overruling}

And 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.

Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised {is} wisdom.

But they held their peace: for by the way they had disputed among themselves, who {should be} the greatest.

Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach {them}, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

And he hath brought thee near {to him}, and all thy brethren the sons of Levi with thee: and seek ye the priesthood also?

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

And when the ten heard {it}, they began to be much displeased with James and John.

And Gideon said unto them, I will not rule over you, neither shall my son rule over you: the LORD shall rule over you.