Mark 9:33-37 And he came to Capernaum: and being in the house he asked them, What was it that you disputed among yourselves by the way?… I. THOSE WHOSE CONDUCT IS BEFORE US ARE THE FOLLOWERS OF CHRIST. Externally, really and spiritually; hence, this spectacle is one within the bosom of the Church. II. THEY DISPUTED AMONG THEMSELVES BY THE WAY. How fitly did the College of Apostles foreshadow the state of the Church in after ages. III. THE CAUSE OF DISAGREEMENT AMONG THEM — "Who should be the greatest." Worldly ambition was the rooter bitterness. The secret of most of the contentious of seeming Christians. IV. CHRIST DID NOT INTERFERE TO PREVENT THESE CONTENDINGS. V. CHRIST, THOUGH HE SUFFERED THEM TO END THEIR CONTEST, CALLED THEIR TO ACCOUNT. Divisions are most offensive to Him. He will call the sowers of division to account. VI. TO THE INQUIRY OF CHRIST AS TO THE GROUNDS OF THEIR DISPUTE, THEY MADE AT FIRST NO ANSWER. VII. CHRIST TAKES ADVANTAGE OF WHAT HAD OCCURRED, IN ORDER TO INCULCATE THE DUTY AND RECOMMEND THE GRACE OF HUMILITY. Beware of disputes, and therefore of pride. Cultivate true Christian greatness — Christ's example. (Expository Discourses.) Parallel Verses KJV: And he came to Capernaum: and being in the house he asked them, What was it that ye disputed among yourselves by the way? |
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