Luke 9:49

And John answering said, Master, we saw one casting out demons in thy name, and we forbade him, because he doth not follow in our company.

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In The King James Version

And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name; and we forbad him, because he followeth not with us.

In Context

48and said to them, Whoever receiveth this child in my name, receiveth me; and whoever receiveth me, receiveth him who sent me. For he that is least among you all, he is great.

50But Jesus said to him, Forbid him not; for he that is not against you is for you.

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Cross References

Mark 10:13And they brought children to him, that he might touch them; and the disciples rebuked those that brought them.

Acts 4:18And they called them, and commanded them not to speak at all, nor teach, in the name of Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 2:16hindering us from speaking to the gentiles that they may be saved,—to fill up their sins always! But the wrath is come upon them to the end.

Matthew Henry on Luke 9:44-51

Ambition of the Disciples Reproved. 43 And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God. But while they wondered every one at all things which Jesus did, he said unto his disciples, 44 Let these sayings sink down into your ears: for the Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men. 45 But they understood not this saying, and it was hid from them, that they perceived it not: and they feared to ask him of that saying. 46 Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest. 47 And… Read the whole commentary →

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