Matthew 20:24

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“When the ten heard about this, they were indignant with the two brothers.”

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BSBPD

“When the ten heard about this, they were indignant with the two brothers.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“And when the ten heard it, they were moved with indignation against the two brethren.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“And when the ten heard it, they were moved with indignation concerning the two brethren.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“And the ten having heard, were much displeased with the two brothers,”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Matthew 20:24 — 8 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Proverbs 13:10Arrogance leads only to strife, but wisdom is with the well-advised.
  2. Mark 10:41When the ten heard about this, they became indignant with James and John.
  3. Luke 22:23Then they began to question among themselves which of them was going to do this.
  4. 1 Corinthians 13:4Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.
  5. Philippians 2:3Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves.
  6. James 3:14But if you harbor bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast in it or deny the truth.
  7. James 4:5Or do you think the Scripture says without reason that the Spirit He caused to dwell in us yearns with envy?
  8. 1 Peter 5:5Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

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