46 Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest.
46 An argument started among the disciples as to which of them would be the greatest.
46 An argument arose among them as to which of them was the greatest.
46 They started arguing over which of them would be most famous.
46 Then a dispute arose among them as to which of them would be greatest.
46 Then his disciples began arguing about which of them was the greatest.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Luke 9:46
Commentary on Luke 9:43-50
(Read Luke 9:43-50)
This prediction of Christ's sufferings was plain enough, but the disciples would not understand it, because it agreed not with their notions. A little child is the emblem by which Christ teaches us simplicity and humility. What greater honour can any man attain to in this world, than to be received by men as a messenger of God and Christ; and to have God and Christ own themselves received and welcomed in him! If ever any society of Christians in this world, had reason to silence those not of their own communion, the twelve disciples at this time had; yet Christ warned them not to do the like again. Those may be found faithful followers of Christ, and may be accepted of him, who do not follow with us.