Verse Comparison: Luke 9:46
American Standard Version
And there arose a reasoning among them, which of them was the greatest.
Amplified® Bible
But a controversy arose among them as to which of them might be the greatest [surpassing the others in excellence, worth, and authority].
Contemporary English Version
Jesus' disciples were arguing about which one of them was the greatest.
Darby English Version
And a reasoning came in amongst them, who should be [the] greatest of them.
Good News Bible
An argument broke out among the disciples as to which one of them was the greatest.
International Standard Version
Now an argument started among them as to which of them might be the greatest.
King James Version
Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest.
New American Standard Bible
An argument started among them as to which of them might be the greatest.
New International Version
An argument started among the disciples as to which of them would be the greatest.
New King James Version
Then a dispute arose among them as to which of them would be greatest.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
An argument started among them as to which of them might have the greatest position.
Young's Literal Translation
And there entered a reasoning among them, this, Who may be greater of them?