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Luke 9:50 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Luke 9:50 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 9 verse 50 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And Jesus said unto him, Forbid him not: for he that is not against us is for us.”
Luke 9:50 (KJV)
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Commentary on Luke 9:50
Forbid him not (μὴ κωλύετε, mē kōlyete)—Jesus issues a present imperative prohibition: 'stop forbidding him.' The command directly reverses the disciples' exclusivism. Christ refuses to monopolize ministry or restrict the use of His name to credentialed apostles. For he that is not against us is for us—this kingdom principle counters sectarian gatekeeping. Anyone doing kingdom work in Christ's name demonstrates allegiance, regardless of formal association with the Twelve.This maxim has a flip side elsewhere: 'He who is not with me is against me' (Luke 11:23). Together they teach that neutralit...
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Cross-References for Luke 9:50
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“Jesus is accursed. No one can say”
“and some also out of good will.”
“for either he will hate the one”
“and don't lean on your own understanding.”
“because you are Christ's”
“From strangers. Jesus said to him”
“and didn't ask counsel at the mouth of Yahweh.”
“'Do you want us to go and gather them up?'”