Luke 9:49

"Master," said John, "we saw a man who was casting out demons in your name, and we forbade him, because he was not following us."

Montgomery New Testament

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

48then he said to them. "Whoever shall receive this little child in my name receives me; and whoever shall receive me receives him that sent me. For it is the lowliest among you all who is great."

50But Jesus said, "Forbid him not, for he who is not against you is for you."

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Cross References

Mark 10:13Now people were bringing little children to Jesus for him to touch them; but the disciples rebuked them.

Acts 4:18So they summoned them, and ordered them not to speak at all, nor to teach in the name of Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 2:16They forbid me to speak to the Gentiles with a view to their salvation. They continue always to fill up the measure of their sins; but the wrath of God is come upon them to the full!

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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