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Then there arose a dispute between some of John's disciples and a Jew

"Then John's disciples and a Jew began to argue" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)

an argument arose

"an argument began" or "started"

argument

a fight using words

see, he is baptizing

In this phrase, "see" is a command meaning "pay attention!" Alternate Translation: "Look! He is baptizing" or "Look at that! He is baptizing"