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Mark 9:38 Cross-References
Explore 3 cross-references for Mark 9:38 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Mark chapter 9 verse 38 to related passages throughout the Bible.
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“And John answered him, saying, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name, and he followeth not us: and we forbad him, because he followeth not us.”
Mark 9:38 (KJV)
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John reported: 'Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name, and he followeth not us: and we forbad him, because he followeth not us' (Διδάσκαλε, εἴδομέν τινα ἐν τῷ ὀνόματί σου ἐκβάλλοντα δαιμόνια, ὃς οὐκ ἀκολουθεῖ ἡμῖν, καὶ ἐκωλύσαμεν αὐτόν, ὅτι οὐκ ἀκολουθεῖ ἡμῖν). This reveals sectarian impulse—the disciple performed genuine ministry ('casting out devils in thy name') but wasn't part of their group, so they forbad him. John's repeated phrase 'he followeth not us' betrays proprietary attitude toward Jesus and ministry. The Twelve presumed exclusive rights to Jesus' authority. This sect...
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Cross-References for Mark 9:38
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“Master, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we forbade him, because he doesn't follow with us.”
“the name of the one was Eldad”
“by whom do your children cast them out? Therefore will they be your judges.”