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Anyone who is not against you is for you.” <a href="/esv/luke/9.htm">English Standard Version</a> But Jesus said to him, “Do not stop him, for the one who is not against you is for you.” <a href="/bsb/luke/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> “Do not stop him,” Jesus replied, “for whoever is not against you is for you.” <a href="/blb/luke/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And Jesus said to him, "Do not forbid it; for whoever is not against us is for us." <a href="/kjv/luke/9.htm">King James Bible</a> And Jesus said unto him, Forbid him not: for he that is not against us is for us. <a href="/nkjv/luke/9.htm">New King James Version</a> But Jesus said to him, “Do not forbid him, for he who is not against us is on our side.” <a href="/nasb_/luke/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But Jesus said to him, “Do not hinder him; for the one who is not against you is for you.” <a href="/nasb/luke/9.htm">NASB 1995</a> But Jesus said to him, &#8220Do not hinder him; for he who is not against you is for you.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/luke/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But Jesus said to him, “Do not hinder him; for he who is not against you is for you.” <a href="/lsb/luke/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But Jesus said to him, “Do not hinder him, for he who is not against you is for you.” <a href="/amp/luke/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But Jesus told him, “Do not stop him; for he who is not against you is for you.” <a href="/csb/luke/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “Don’t stop him,” Jesus told him, “because whoever is not against you is for you.” <a href="/hcsb/luke/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> &#8220Don&#8217t stop him,&#8221 Jesus told him, &#8220because whoever is not against you is for you.&#8221 <a href="/asv/luke/9.htm">American Standard Version</a> But Jesus said unto him, Forbid him not: for he that is not against you is for you. <a href="/cev/luke/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> "Don't stop him!" Jesus said. "Anyone who isn't against you is for you." <a href="/erv/luke/9.htm">English Revised Version</a> But Jesus said unto him, Forbid him not: for he that is not against you is for you. <a href="/gwt/luke/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Jesus said to him, "Don't stop him! Whoever isn't against you is for you." <a href="/gnt/luke/9.htm">Good News Translation</a> "Do not try to stop him," Jesus said to him and to the other disciples, "because whoever is not against you is for you." <a href="/isv/luke/9.htm">International Standard Version</a> Jesus told him, "Don't stop him! Because whoever is not against you is for you." <a href="/msb/luke/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> ?Do not stop him,? Jesus replied, ?for whoever is not against us is for us.? <a href="/net/luke/9.htm">NET Bible</a> But Jesus said to him, "Do not stop him, for whoever is not against you is for you." <a href="/nheb/luke/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Jesus said to him, "Do not forbid him, for he who is not against you is for you." <a href="/wbt/luke/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Jesus said to him, Forbid him not: for he that is not against us, is for us. <a href="/wey/luke/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Do not forbid him," said Jesus, "for he who is not against you is on your side." <a href="/web/luke/9.htm">World English Bible</a> Jesus said to him, “Don’t forbid him, for he who is not against us is for us.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and Jesus said to him, “Do not forbid, for he who is not against us, is for us.” <a href="/blb/luke/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And Jesus said to him, "Do not forbid it; for whoever is not against us is for us." <a href="/ylt/luke/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and Jesus said unto him, 'Forbid not, for he who is not against us, is for us.' <a href="/slt/luke/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Jesus said, Hinder him not: for who is not against us is for us.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Jesus said to him: Forbid him not; for he that is not against you, is for you. <a href="/cpdv/luke/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And Jesus said to him: “Do not prohibit him. For whoever is not against you, is for you.” <a href="/nabre/luke/9.htm">New American Bible</a> Jesus said to him, “Do not prevent him, for whoever is not against you is for you.” <a href="/nrsvce/luke/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But Jesus said to him, “Do not stop him; for whoever is not against you is for you.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Jesus said to them, Do not forbid; for he who is not against you is for you. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/9.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Yeshua said to them, “You shall not forbid, for whoever is not against you is for you.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/9.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And Jesus said to him: Forbid him not; for whoever is not against us, is for us.<CM> <a href="/godbey/luke/9.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And Jesus said to him, <FR>Forbid him not; for whosoever is not against us is on our side.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/luke/9.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And Jesus said to him, Forbid him not; for he that is not against us, is for us.<CM> <a href="/mace/luke/9.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but Jesus said to him, don't oppose it: for he that is not against us, is for us. <a href="/wey/luke/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Do not forbid him," said Jesus, "for he who is not against you is on your side." <a href="/worrell/luke/9.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And Jesus said to him, <FR>"Forbid him not: for he who is not against you is for you."<Fr> <a href="/worsley/luke/9.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And Jesus said unto him, <FR>Forbid <Fr>him<FR> not; for he, that is not against us, is for us.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/luke/9-50.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=3983" 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> …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<a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: Mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.">“Do not</a> <a href="/greek/2967.htm" title="2967: kōlyete (V-PMA-2P) -- To prevent, debar, hinder; with infin: from doing so and so. From the base of kolazo; to estop, i.e. Prevent.">stop him,” </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/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsous (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: Eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">replied,</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward."></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."></a> <a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">“for</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hos (RelPro-NMS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">whoever</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">is</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.">not</a> <a href="/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: kath’ (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).">against</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">is</a> <a href="/greek/5228.htm" title="5228: hyper (Prep) -- Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. ">for</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you.” </a> 51As the day of His ascension approached, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem.…<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/9-40.htm">Mark 9:40</a> 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="/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="/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_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="/john/3-27.htm">John 3:27</a> John replied, “A man can receive only what is given him from heaven. <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="/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="/1_samuel/10-10.htm">1 Samuel 10:10-12</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_samuel/19-20.htm">1 Samuel 19:20-24</a> he sent messengers to seize him. But when they saw the group of prophets prophesying, with Samuel leading them, the Spirit of God came upon them, and Saul’s messengers also began to prophesy. / When this was reported to Saul, he sent more messengers, but they began to prophesy as well. So Saul tried again and sent messengers a third time, and even they began to prophesy. / Finally, Saul himself left for Ramah and came to the large cistern at Secu, where he asked, “Where are Samuel and David?” “At Naioth in Ramah,” he was told. ... <a href="/2_kings/10-15.htm">2 Kings 10:15</a> When he left there, he found Jehonadab son of Rechab, who was coming to meet him. Jehu greeted him and asked, “Is your heart as true to mine as my heart is to yours?” “It is!” Jehonadab replied. “If it is,” said Jehu, “give me your hand.” So he gave him his hand, and Jehu helped him into his chariot, <a href="/2_kings/9-32.htm">2 Kings 9:32-33</a> He looked up at the window and called out, “Who is on my side? Who?” And two or three eunuchs looked down at him. / “Throw her down!” yelled Jehu. So they threw her down, and her blood splattered on the wall and on the horses as they trampled her underfoot. <a href="/2_chronicles/19-2.htm">2 Chronicles 19:2</a> Jehu son of Hanani the seer went out to confront him and said to King Jehoshaphat, “Should you help the wicked and love those who hate the LORD? Because of this, the wrath of the LORD is upon you. <a href="/proverbs/11-30.htm">Proverbs 11:30</a> The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Jesus said to him, Forbid him not: for he that is not against us is for us.Forbid.<a href="/joshua/9-14.htm">Joshua 9:14</a> And the men took of their victuals, and asked not counsel at the mouth of the LORD.<a href="/proverbs/3-5.htm">Proverbs 3:5,6</a> Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding… <a href="/matthew/13-28.htm">Matthew 13:28-30</a> He said unto them, An enemy hath done this. The servants said unto him, Wilt thou then that we go and gather them up? … for.<a href="/luke/11-23.htm">Luke 11:23</a> He that is not with me is against me: and he that gathereth not with me scattereth.<a href="/luke/16-13.htm">Luke 16:13</a> No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.<a href="/matthew/12-30.htm">Matthew 12:30</a> He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth abroad.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/6-29.htm">Forbid</a> <a href="/mark/10-14.htm">Hinder</a> <a href="/luke/9-47.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/luke/9-47.htm">Side</a> <a href="/luke/8-52.htm">Stop</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/18-16.htm">Forbid</a> <a href="/luke/11-52.htm">Hinder</a> <a href="/luke/9-51.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/luke/10-31.htm">Side</a> <a href="/luke/18-3.htm">Stop</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> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/9.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/9.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>“Do not stop him,” Jesus replied In this passage, Jesus is responding to His disciples who had encountered someone casting out demons in His name but was not part of their group. The disciples' reaction reflects a common human tendency to form exclusive groups, even within religious contexts. Jesus' response emphasizes inclusivity in the mission of spreading the Gospel. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God using unexpected people to fulfill His purposes, as seen with figures like Cyrus in <a href="/isaiah/45.htm">Isaiah 45:1</a>, who was a non-Israelite used by God to deliver His people.“for whoever is not against you” This phrase highlights the principle of unity among those who work towards the same divine goals, even if they are not part of the immediate group of disciples. In the cultural context of first-century Judaism, there were various sects and groups, such as the Pharisees, Sadducees, and Essenes, each with distinct beliefs and practices. Jesus' statement challenges the exclusivity of these groups by suggesting that the work of God transcends human boundaries. This idea is echoed in <a href="/romans/14-4.htm">Romans 14:4</a>, where Paul advises believers not to judge the servants of another master.“is for you.” Jesus concludes with a principle of alliance, suggesting that those who are not actively opposing the disciples' mission are, in effect, supporting it. This reflects the broader biblical narrative of God’s kingdom being open to all who align with His purposes, regardless of their background or affiliation. Theologically, this can be seen as a foreshadowing of the inclusion of Gentiles into the early Christian church, as seen in <a href="/acts/10.htm">Acts 10</a> with the conversion of Cornelius. It underscores the theme of the universal call to salvation and the breaking down of barriers, as Paul writes in <a href="/galatians/3-28.htm">Galatians 3:28</a>, where there is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for all are one in Christ Jesus.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure in this passage, providing guidance to His disciples. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a> Followers of Jesus who are learning from His teachings and actions. 3. <a href="/topical/u/unnamed_man_casting_out_demons.htm">Unnamed Man Casting Out Demons</a> A person not part of the immediate group of disciples but performing works in Jesus' name. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_broader_context_of_jesus'_ministry.htm">The Broader Context of Jesus' Ministry</a> This event occurs during Jesus' journey to Jerusalem, where He is teaching and preparing His disciples for His impending death and resurrection.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_christ's_mission.htm">Unity in Christ's Mission</a> Jesus emphasizes the importance of unity among His followers. Even if someone is not part of the immediate group, their work in Jesus' name should be supported if it aligns with His mission. <a href="/topical/d/discernment_in_ministry.htm">Discernment in Ministry</a> Believers are called to discern the works done in Jesus' name. The focus should be on the fruit of the ministry rather than the affiliation of the minister. <a href="/topical/i/inclusivity_in_the_body_of_christ.htm">Inclusivity in the Body of Christ</a> The passage encourages inclusivity, recognizing that God can work through various people and groups to accomplish His purposes. <a href="/topical/a/avoiding_sectarianism.htm">Avoiding Sectarianism</a> Jesus' response warns against a sectarian mindset that limits God's work to a specific group or denomination. <a href="/topical/e/encouragement_in_service.htm">Encouragement in Service</a> This teaching encourages believers to support and encourage others who are genuinely working for the Kingdom, even if they are not part of their immediate circle.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 9</a> <a href="/q/how_does_luke_12_10_fit_with_god's_forgiveness.htm">Luke 12:10 mentions an 'unforgivable sin.' How does that align with passages elsewhere in the Bible that emphasize God's limitless forgiveness?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_jesus_seem_contradictory_here.htm">Why does Jesus appear contradictory when He says, 'He who is not with me is against me' (Matthew 12:30) but also, 'He who is not against us is for us' (Mark 9:40)?</a> <a href="/q/evidence_for_god_raising_believers.htm">In 2 Corinthians 4:14, where is the historical or archaeological evidence for God raising Paul and other believers like Jesus?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_jesus_tell_them_to_buy_swords.htm">In Luke 22:36, why does Jesus instruct His followers to buy swords if His message is peace?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 50. - And Jesus said unto him, Forbid him not: for he that is not against us is for us. The older authorities, manuscripts, and the more venerable versions here read for the last clause, "He that is not against you is for you." Exegetically as well as critically this amended reading is to be preferred. The offence of the stranger, if it were an offence, was not against Jesus, whose Name had evidently been used reverently and with faith, but against the disciples, whose rights and privileges were presumably infringed upon. The Master's reply contained a broad and far-reaching truth. No earthly society, however holy, would be able exclusively to claim the Divine powers inseparably connected with a true and faithful use of his Name. This is the grand and massive answer which stretches over a history of eighteen centuries, and which will possibly extend over many yet to come; the answer which gives an ample reason why noble Christian work is done whether emanating from Churches bearing the name of Protestant, or Roman, or Greek. THE SO-CALLED JOURNEYINGS TOWARDS JERUSALEM. The great characteristic feature in St. Luke's Gospel, distinguishing it especially from the other two synoptical Gospels of SS. Matthew and Mark, are the events in the public ministry of Jesus dwelt on in the next ten chapters of this Gospel. Many incidents in the succeeding chapters are recorded by this evangelist alone. Two questions suggest themselves. 1. To what period of the Lord's public work does this large and important section of our Gospel refer? 2. (1) Why is this period, comparatively speaking, so little dwelt on by the other two synoptists SS. Matthew and Mark? . . . <a href="/commentaries/luke/9-50.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>“[Do} not Μὴ (Mē) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3361.htm">Strong's 3361: </a> Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. stop [him],” κωλύετε (kōlyete) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd 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. Jesus Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. replied, Εἶπεν (Eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “for γὰρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. whoever ὃς (hos) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. is ἔστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. not οὐκ (ouk) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. against καθ’ (kath’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_2596.htm">Strong's 2596: </a> A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). you ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. is ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. for ὑπὲρ (hyper) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_5228.htm">Strong's 5228: </a> Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. you.” ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. 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