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Luke 9:49
“Master,” said John, “we saw someone driving out demons in Your name, and we tried to stop him, because he does not accompany us.”
Luke 9:49 · Berean Standard Bible
Luke 9:49 in other translations
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.
John answered, “Master, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we forbade him, because he doesn’t follow with us.”
John answered, "Master, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we forbade him, because he does not follow with us."
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In context
46 Then an argument started among the disciples as to which of them would be the greatest.
47 But Jesus, knowing the thoughts of their hearts, had a little child stand beside Him.
48 And He said to them, “Whoever welcomes this little child in My name welcomes Me, and whoever welcomes Me welcomes the One who sent Me. For whoever is the least among all of you, he is the greatest.”
49 “Master,” said John, “we saw someone driving out demons in Your name, and we tried to stop him, because he does not accompany us.”
50 “Do not stop him,” Jesus replied, “for whoever is not against you is for you.”
51 As the day of His ascension approached, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem.
52 He sent messengers on ahead, who went into a village of the Samaritans to make arrangements for Him.
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