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and we forbad him, because he followeth not with us. <a href="/nkjv/luke/9.htm">New King James Version</a> Now John answered and said, “Master, we saw someone casting out demons in Your name, and we forbade him because he does not follow with us.” <a href="/nasb_/luke/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> John answered and said, “Master, we saw someone casting out demons in Your name; and we tried to prevent him, because he does not follow along with us.” <a href="/nasb/luke/9.htm">NASB 1995</a> John answered and said, &#8220Master, we saw someone casting out demons in Your name; and we tried to prevent him because he does not follow along with us.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/luke/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And John answered and said, “Master, we saw someone casting out demons in Your name; and we tried to hinder him because he does not follow along with us.” <a href="/lsb/luke/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And John answered and said, “Master, we saw someone casting out demons in Your name, and we tried to hinder him because he does not follow along with us.” <a href="/amp/luke/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a> John replied, “Master, we saw someone driving out demons in Your name; and we tried to stop him because he does not follow along with us.” <a href="/csb/luke/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> John responded, “Master, we saw someone driving out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him because he does not follow us.” <a href="/hcsb/luke/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> John responded, &#8220Master, we saw someone driving out demons in Your name, and we tried to stop him because he does not follow us.&#8221 <a href="/asv/luke/9.htm">American Standard Version</a> And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out demons in thy name; and we forbade him, because he followeth not with us. <a href="/cev/luke/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> John said, "Master, we saw a man using your name to force demons out of people. But we told him to stop, because he isn't one of us." <a href="/erv/luke/9.htm">English Revised Version</a> And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name; and we forbade him, because he followeth not with us. <a href="/gwt/luke/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> John replied, "Master, we saw someone forcing demons out of a person by using the power and authority of your name. We tried to stop him because he was not one of us." <a href="/gnt/luke/9.htm">Good News Translation</a> John spoke up, "Master, we saw a man driving out demons in your name, and we told him to stop, because he doesn't belong to our group." <a href="/isv/luke/9.htm">International Standard Version</a> John said, "Master, we saw someone driving out demons in your name. We tried to stop him, because he wasn't a follower like us." <a href="/msb/luke/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> “Master,” said John, “we saw someone driving out demons in Your name, and we tried to stop him, because he does not accompany us.” <a href="/net/luke/9.htm">NET Bible</a> John answered, "Master, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him because he is not a disciple along with us." <a href="/nheb/luke/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> John answered, "Master, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we forbade him, because he does not follow with us." <a href="/wbt/luke/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out demons in thy name; and we forbad him, because he followeth not with us. <a href="/wey/luke/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Rabbi," replied John, "we have seen a man making use of your name to expel demons; and we forbad him, because he does not come with us." <a href="/web/luke/9.htm">World English Bible</a> John answered, “Master, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we forbade him, because he doesn’t follow with us.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And John answering said, “Master, we saw a certain one casting forth the demons in Your Name, and we forbade him, because he does not follow with us”; <a href="/blb/luke/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And John answering said, "Master, we saw someone casting out demons in Your name, and we were forbidding him, because he does not follow with us." <a href="/ylt/luke/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And John answering said, 'Master, we saw a certain one in thy name casting forth the demons, and we forbade him, because he doth not follow with us;' <a href="/slt/luke/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And John having answered said, Ruler, we saw a certain one casting out demons in thy name; and we hindered him, because he follows not with us.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And John, answering, said: Master, we saw a certain man casting out devils in thy name, and we forbade him, because he followeth not with us. <a href="/cpdv/luke/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And responding, John said: “Teacher, we saw a certain one casting out demons in your name. And we prohibited him, for he does not follow with us.” <a href="/nabre/luke/9.htm">New American Bible</a> Then John said in reply, “Master, we saw someone casting out demons in your name and we tried to prevent him because he does not follow in our company.” <a href="/nrsvce/luke/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> John answered, “Master, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him, because he does not follow with us.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And John answered and said, Teacher, we saw a man casting out demons in your name; and we forbad him, because he did not come with us, as your follower. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/9.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And Yohannan answered and said, “Our master, we saw a man who cast out a demon in your name and we forbade him, for he does not come after you with us.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/9.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And John answered and said: Master, we saw a certain one casting out demons in thy name; and we forbade him, because he does not follow with us. <a href="/godbey/luke/9.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And John responding said, Master, we saw one casting out the demons in thy name; and we forbade him, because he does not follow with us. <a href="/haweis/luke/9.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then John addressing him said, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name, and we forbad him, because he followed not with us. <a href="/mace/luke/9.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Then said John to Jesus, master, we saw one casting out demons in your name, and we oppos'd it, because he does not follow you with us. <a href="/wey/luke/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Rabbi," replied John, "we have seen a man making use of your name to expel demons; and we forbad him, because he does not come with us." <a href="/worrell/luke/9.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And John, answering, said, "Master, we saw one casting out demons in Thy name; and we forbade him, because he follows not with us." <a href="/worsley/luke/9.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out demons in thy name, and we forbad him, because he followeth not thee with us. <a href="/parallel/luke/9-49.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=3973" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/9.htm">The Greatest in the Kingdom</a> …48And 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<a href="/greek/1988.htm" title="1988: Epistata (N-VMS) -- Master, teacher, chief, commander. From epi and a presumed derivative of histemi; an appointee over, i.e. Commander.">“Master,”</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/611.htm" title="611: Apokritheis (V-APP-NMS) -- From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak.">said</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say."></a> <a href="/greek/2491.htm" title="2491: Iōannēs (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites.">John,</a> <a href="/greek/3708.htm" title="3708: eidomen (V-AIA-1P) -- Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.">“we saw</a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: tina (IPro-AMS) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.">someone</a> <a href="/greek/1544.htm" title="1544: ekballonta (V-PPA-AMS) -- To throw (cast, put) out; I banish; I bring forth, produce. From ek and ballo; to eject.">driving out</a> <a href="/greek/1140.htm" title="1140: daimonia (N-ANP) -- An evil-spirit, demon; a heathen deity. Neuter of a derivative of daimon; a d?Monic being; by extension a deity.">demons</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: sou (PPro-G2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">Your</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3686.htm" title="3686: onomati (N-DNS) -- Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a name.">name,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2967.htm" title="2967: ekōlyomen (V-IIA-1P) -- To prevent, debar, hinder; with infin: from doing so and so. From the base of kolazo; to estop, i.e. Prevent.">we tried to stop</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">him,</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">because</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/190.htm" title="190: akolouthei (V-PIA-3S) -- To accompany, attend, follow. Properly, to be in the same way with, i.e. To accompany.">he does not accompany</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: meth’ (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. "></a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmōn (PPro-G1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">us.”</a> 50“Do not stop him,” Jesus replied, “for whoever is not against you is for you.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/mark/9-38.htm">Mark 9:38-40</a> John said to Him, “Teacher, we saw someone else driving out demons in Your name, and we tried to stop him, because he does not accompany us.” / “Do not stop him,” Jesus replied. “For no one who performs a miracle in My name can turn around and speak evil of Me. / For whoever is not against us is for us. <a href="/matthew/12-30.htm">Matthew 12:30</a> He who is not with Me is against Me, and he who does not gather with Me scatters. <a href="/1_corinthians/12-3.htm">1 Corinthians 12:3</a> Therefore I inform you that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, “Jesus be cursed,” and no one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit. <a href="/acts/19-13.htm">Acts 19:13-17</a> Now there were some itinerant Jewish exorcists who tried to invoke the name of the Lord Jesus over those with evil spirits. They would say, “I command you by Jesus, whom Paul proclaims.” / Seven sons of Sceva, a Jewish chief priest, were doing this. / But one day the evil spirit responded, “Jesus I know, and I know about Paul, but who are you?” ... <a href="/numbers/11-26.htm">Numbers 11:26-29</a> Two men, however, had remained in the camp—one named Eldad and the other Medad—and the Spirit rested on them. They were among those listed, but they had not gone out to the tent, and they prophesied in the camp. / A young man ran and reported to Moses, “Eldad and Medad are prophesying in the camp.” / Joshua son of Nun, the attendant to Moses since youth, spoke up and said, “Moses, my lord, stop them!” ... <a href="/john/3-27.htm">John 3:27</a> John replied, “A man can receive only what is given him from heaven. <a href="/philippians/1-15.htm">Philippians 1:15-18</a> It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill. / The latter do so in love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel. / The former, however, preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can add to the distress of my chains. ... <a href="/1_john/4-1.htm">1 John 4:1-3</a> Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world. / By this you will know the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, / and every spirit that does not confess Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you have heard is coming and which is already in the world at this time. <a href="/1_corinthians/3-5.htm">1 Corinthians 3:5-9</a> What then is Apollos? And what is Paul? They are servants through whom you believed, as the Lord has assigned to each his role. / I planted the seed and Apollos watered it, but God made it grow. / So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow. ... <a href="/romans/14-4.htm">Romans 14:4</a> Who are you to judge someone else’s servant? To his own master he stands or falls. And he will stand, for the Lord is able to make him stand. <a href="/1_samuel/10-10.htm">1 Samuel 10:10-13</a> When Saul and his servant arrived at Gibeah, a group of prophets met him. Then the Spirit of God rushed upon him, and he prophesied along with them. / When all those who had formerly known Saul saw him prophesying with the prophets, they asked one another, “What has happened to the son of Kish? Is Saul also among the prophets?” / Then a man who lived there replied, “And who is their father?” So the saying became a proverb: “Is Saul also among the prophets?” ... <a href="/1_kings/22-24.htm">1 Kings 22:24-28</a> Then Zedekiah son of Chenaanah went up, struck Micaiah in the face, and demanded, “Which way did the Spirit of the LORD go when He departed from me to speak with you?” / Micaiah replied, “You will soon see, on that day when you go and hide in an inner room.” / And the king of Israel declared, “Take Micaiah and return him to Amon the governor of the city and to Joash the king’s son, ... <a href="/acts/4-30.htm">Acts 4:30</a> as You stretch out Your hand to heal and perform signs and wonders through the name of Your holy servant Jesus.” <a href="/acts/5-38.htm">Acts 5:38-39</a> So in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone. Let them go! For if their purpose or endeavor is of human origin, it will fail. / But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop them. You may even find yourselves fighting against God.” <a href="/2_kings/2-15.htm">2 Kings 2:15-18</a> When the sons of the prophets who were watching him from Jericho saw what had happened, they said, “The spirit of Elijah rests on Elisha.” And they went to meet him and bowed down to the ground before him. / “Look now,” they said to Elisha, “we your servants have fifty valiant men. Please let them go and search for your master. Perhaps the Spirit of the LORD has taken him up and put him on one of the mountains or in one of the valleys.” “Do not send them,” Elisha replied. / But when they pressed him to the point of embarrassment, he said, “Send them.” And they sent fifty men, who searched for three days but did not find Elijah. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out devils in your name; and we forbade him, because he follows not with us.we saw.<a href="/numbers/11-27.htm">Numbers 11:27-29</a> And there ran a young man, and told Moses, and said, Eldad and Medad do prophesy in the camp… <a href="/mark/9-38.htm">Mark 9:38-40</a> 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… <a href="/mark/10-13.htm">Mark 10:13,14</a> And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/15-24.htm">Casting</a> <a href="/luke/9-1.htm">Demons</a> <a href="/luke/9-1.htm">Devils</a> <a href="/mark/9-38.htm">Driving</a> <a href="/luke/9-1.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/luke/9-40.htm">Expel</a> <a href="/luke/9-23.htm">Follow</a> <a href="/mark/9-38.htm">Followeth</a> <a href="/luke/8-12.htm">Follows</a> <a href="/luke/9-21.htm">Forbad</a> <a href="/mark/9-38.htm">Forbade</a> <a href="/luke/9-6.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/luke/9-28.htm">John</a> <a href="/luke/9-15.htm">Making</a> <a href="/luke/9-38.htm">Master</a> <a href="/mark/9-38.htm">Prevent</a> <a href="/luke/9-38.htm">Rabbi</a> <a href="/luke/8-49.htm">Someone</a> <a href="/luke/9-1.htm">Spirits</a> <a href="/luke/9-9.htm">Tried</a> <a href="/luke/8-35.htm">Use</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/11-14.htm">Casting</a> <a href="/luke/10-17.htm">Demons</a> <a href="/luke/10-17.htm">Devils</a> <a href="/luke/11-14.htm">Driving</a> <a href="/luke/10-17.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/luke/11-18.htm">Expel</a> <a href="/luke/9-57.htm">Follow</a> <a href="/john/8-12.htm">Followeth</a> <a href="/luke/11-48.htm">Follows</a> <a href="/acts/5-28.htm">Forbad</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-37.htm">Forbade</a> <a href="/luke/10-2.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/luke/9-54.htm">John</a> <a href="/luke/11-8.htm">Making</a> <a href="/luke/9-54.htm">Master</a> <a href="/luke/18-5.htm">Prevent</a> <a href="/luke/10-25.htm">Rabbi</a> <a href="/luke/9-57.htm">Someone</a> <a href="/luke/10-17.htm">Spirits</a> <a href="/luke/18-39.htm">Tried</a> <a href="/luke/14-34.htm">Use</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 9</div>1. <a href="/luke/9-1.htm">Jesus sends his apostles to work miracles, and to preach.</a> 7. <a href="/luke/9-7.htm">Herod desires to see Jesus.</a> 10. <a href="/luke/9-10.htm">The apostles return.</a> 12. <a href="/luke/9-12.htm">Jesus feeds five thousand;</a> 18. <a href="/luke/9-18.htm">inquires what opinion the world had of him; foretells his passion;</a> 23. <a href="/luke/9-23.htm">proposes to all the pattern of his patience.</a> 28. <a href="/luke/9-28.htm">The transfiguration.</a> 37. <a href="/luke/9-37.htm">He heals the lunatic;</a> 43. <a href="/luke/9-43.htm">again forewarns his disciples of his passion;</a> 46. <a href="/luke/9-46.htm">commends humility;</a> 51. <a href="/luke/9-51.htm">bids them to show mildness toward all, without desire of revenge.</a> 57. <a href="/luke/9-57.htm">Many would follow him, but upon conditions.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/luke/9.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div>Master The term "Master" here is translated from the Greek word "epistates," which denotes a person of authority or a teacher. In the context of the Gospels, it reflects the disciples' recognition of Jesus' authority and leadership. This acknowledgment is crucial as it sets the stage for understanding the disciples' relationship with Jesus, one of respect and submission to His divine authority.said John John, one of the sons of Zebedee, is often depicted as the beloved disciple. His mention here is significant because it shows his concern for the integrity of Jesus' ministry. John's character is often associated with zeal and passion, which can sometimes lead to exclusivity, as seen in this passage. This moment reflects a learning opportunity for John and the other disciples about the inclusivity of Jesus' mission.we saw someone The phrase "we saw someone" indicates an observation made by the disciples. It suggests a sense of vigilance and awareness of the activities surrounding Jesus' ministry. This observation is crucial as it highlights the disciples' role as witnesses to the works being done in Jesus' name, even by those outside their immediate group.driving out demons The act of "driving out demons" is a significant demonstration of spiritual authority and power. In the Jewish context, exorcism was a recognized practice, and the ability to cast out demons was seen as a sign of divine authority. This phrase underscores the power inherent in Jesus' name and the spiritual warfare that is a recurring theme in the Gospels.in Your name The phrase "in Your name" is pivotal as it signifies the authority and power of Jesus' name. In the ancient world, a name was more than a label; it represented the essence and authority of a person. The use of Jesus' name in exorcism indicates the recognition of His divine power and the belief in His authority over evil spirits.and we tried to stop him This phrase reveals the disciples' initial reaction to the outsider's actions. Their attempt to stop him reflects a misunderstanding of the scope of Jesus' mission. It highlights a common human tendency to create boundaries and exclusivity, even in spiritual matters. This moment serves as a teaching point for the disciples about the broader reach of God's work.because he does not accompany us The concern that "he does not accompany us" points to the disciples' sense of group identity and belonging. It reflects an early form of ecclesiastical exclusivity, where the disciples believed that only those within their immediate circle could legitimately perform works in Jesus' name. This phrase challenges readers to consider the inclusivity of God's kingdom and the diverse ways God can work through different people.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(49) And John answered and said.--See Notes on <a href="/context/mark/9-38.htm" title="And John answered him, saying, Master, we saw one casting out devils in your name, and he follows not us: and we forbade him, because he follows not us.">Mark 9:38-41</a>, the narrative being common to these two Gospels only.Master.--The same word as in <a href="/luke/5-5.htm" title="And Simon answering said to him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at your word I will let down the net.">Luke 5:5</a>; <a href="/luke/8-24.htm" title="And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Master, master, we perish. Then he arose, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water: and they ceased, and there was a calm.">Luke 8:24</a>.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 49, 50. - A question put by John. Ver. 49. - 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. The character of John is a strangely interesting one. With the exception of his forming one of the chosen three who were in a peculiar manner received into their Master's confidence, John seldom appears, during the public ministry of Christ, to have played a prominent part. Many years had to elapse before he attained that unique position of influence in the early Church which no one seems to have disputed. In the mean time, his character was slowly forming. Fiery and impetuous, although reserved and retiring, it seemed in these first days scarcely probable that such a nature would ever deepen or ripen into that John who became the world-teacher of his Master's love. St. Luke here records two circumstances which suggested some of the Master's important teaching, in both of which John plays the prominent part. The question of John was evidently suggested by Jesus' words spoken in connection with his teaching respecting little ones. "Whosoever," said the Master, "shall receive this child in my Name." But John and others had just been sternly rebuking some one not of their company, who had been using, to some effect evidently, that same Master's Name, which possessed, as John saw, wondrous power. Had he and his friends been doing right in rebuking the comparative stranger for using a Name which Jesus, in his words just spoken, seemed to regard as the common property of kindly devout men? Meyer remarks here "that outside the company of disciples of Jesus there were, even then, men in whose hearts, his teaching and acts had evoked a higher and even a supernatural power. Certain sparks which had fallen here and there beyond the little circle of his own, kindled flames occasionally away from the central fire." Those who were ever close to the Master seemed to dread lest, if these were allowed unchecked to teach and to work in the Name, grave error might be disseminated. Some natural jealousy of these outsiders no doubt influenced men like John in their wish to confine the work in the limits of their own circle. <a href="/commentaries/luke/9-49.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>“Master,” Ἐπιστάτα (Epistata) Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1988.htm">Strong's 1988: </a> Master, teacher, chief, commander. From epi and a presumed derivative of histemi; an appointee over, i.e. Commander. said Ἀποκριθεὶς (Apokritheis) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_611.htm">Strong's 611: </a> From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak. John, Ἰωάννης (Iōannēs) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2491.htm">Strong's 2491: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites. “we saw εἴδομέν (eidomen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3708.htm">Strong's 3708: </a> Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear. someone τινα (tina) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5100.htm">Strong's 5100: </a> Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. driving out ἐκβάλλοντα (ekballonta) Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1544.htm">Strong's 1544: </a> To throw (cast, put) out; I banish; I bring forth, produce. From ek and ballo; to eject. demons δαιμόνια (daimonia) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1140.htm">Strong's 1140: </a> An evil-spirit, demon; a heathen deity. Neuter of a derivative of daimon; a d?Monic being; by extension a deity. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. Your σου (sou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. name, ὀνόματί (onomati) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3686.htm">Strong's 3686: </a> Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a 'name'. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. we tried to stop ἐκωλύομεν (ekōlyomen) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2967.htm">Strong's 2967: </a> To prevent, debar, hinder; with infin: from doing so and so. From the base of kolazo; to estop, i.e. Prevent. him, αὐτὸν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. because ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. he does not accompany ἀκολουθεῖ (akolouthei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_190.htm">Strong's 190: </a> To accompany, attend, follow. Properly, to be in the same way with, i.e. To accompany. us.” ἡμῶν (hēmōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. 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