Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

But they held their peace: for they had disputed one with another on the way, who `was' the greatest.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But they said nothing: because they had had an argument between themselves on the way, about who was the greatest.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

And they remained silent, for by the way they had been reasoning with one another who [was] greatest.

World English Bible (WEB)

But they were silent, for they had disputed one with another on the way about who was the greatest.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and they were silent, for with one another they did reason in the way who is greater;