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href="/bsb/mark/9.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/mark/9.htm">New International Version</a> &#8220Teacher,&#8221 said John, &#8220we saw someone driving out demons in your name and we told him to stop, because he was not one of us.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/mark/9.htm">New Living Translation</a> John said to Jesus, “Teacher, we saw someone using your name to cast out demons, but we told him to stop because he wasn’t in our group.” <a href="/esv/mark/9.htm">English Standard Version</a> John said to him, “Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him, because he was not following us.” <a href="/bsb/mark/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</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.” <a href="/blb/mark/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> John answered Him, "Teacher, we saw someone who does not follow us casting out demons in Your name, and we were forbidding him, because he was not following us." <a href="/kjv/mark/9.htm">King James Bible</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="/nkjv/mark/9.htm">New King James Version</a> Now John answered Him, saying, “Teacher, we saw someone who does not follow us casting out demons in Your name, and we forbade him because he does not follow us.” <a href="/nasb_/mark/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> John said to Him, “Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in Your name, and we tried to prevent him because he was not following us.” <a href="/nasb/mark/9.htm">NASB 1995</a> John said to Him, &#8220Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in Your name, and we tried to prevent him because he was not following us.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/mark/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a> John said to Him, “Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in Your name, and we tried to hinder him because he was not following us.” <a href="/lsb/mark/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> John said to Him, “Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in Your name, and we tried to hinder him because he was not following us.” <a href="/amp/mark/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a> John said to Him, “Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in Your name, and we tried to stop him because he was not accompanying us [as Your disciple].” <a href="/csb/mark/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> John said to him, “Teacher, we saw someone driving out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him because he wasn’t following us.” <a href="/hcsb/mark/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> John said to Him, &#8220Teacher, we saw someone driving out demons in Your name, and we tried to stop him because he wasn&#8217t following us.&#8221 <a href="/asv/mark/9.htm">American Standard Version</a> John said unto him, Teacher, we saw one casting out demons in thy name; and we forbade him, because he followed not us. <a href="/cev/mark/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> John said, "Teacher, we saw a man using your name to force demons out of people. But he wasn't one of us, and we told him to stop." <a href="/erv/mark/9.htm">English Revised Version</a> John said unto him, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name: and we forbade him, because he followed not us. <a href="/gwt/mark/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> John said to Jesus, "Teacher, 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/mark/9.htm">Good News Translation</a> John said to him, "Teacher, we saw a man who was driving out demons in your name, and we told him to stop, because he doesn't belong to our group." <a href="/isv/mark/9.htm">International Standard Version</a> John told Jesus, "Teacher, 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/mark/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> John said to Him, ?Teacher, we saw someone who does not follow you driving out demons in Your name, and we forbade him, because he does not accompany us.? <a href="/net/mark/9.htm">NET Bible</a> John said to him, "Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him because he was not following us." <a href="/nheb/mark/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> John said to him, "Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in your name; and we forbade him, because he was not following us." <a href="/wbt/mark/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And John answered him, saying, Master, we saw one casting out demons in thy name, and he followeth not us; and we forbad him, because he followeth not us. <a href="/wey/mark/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Rabbi," said John to Him, "we saw a man making use of your name to expel demons, and we tried to hinder him, on the ground that he did not follow us." <a href="/web/mark/9.htm">World English Bible</a> John said to him, “Teacher, we saw someone who doesn’t follow us casting out demons in your name; and we forbade him, because he doesn’t follow us.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And John answered Him, saying, “Teacher, we saw a certain one casting out demons in Your Name, who does not follow us, and we forbade him, because he does not follow us.” <a href="/blb/mark/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> John answered Him, "Teacher, we saw someone who does not follow us casting out demons in Your name, and we were forbidding him, because he was not following us." <a href="/ylt/mark/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And John did answer him, saying, 'Teacher, we saw a certain one in thy name casting out demons, who doth not follow us, and we forbade him, because he doth not follow us.' <a href="/slt/mark/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And John answered him, saying, Teacher, we saw a certain one casting out demons in thy name, who follows not us: and we checked him, for he follows not us.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> John answered him, saying: Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name, who followeth not us, and we forbade him. <a href="/cpdv/mark/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> John responded to him by saying, “Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in your name; he does not follow us, and so we prohibited him.” <a href="/nabre/mark/9.htm">New American Bible</a> John said to him, “Teacher, we saw someone driving out demons in your name, and we tried to prevent him because he does not follow us.” <a href="/nrsvce/mark/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> John said to him, “Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him, because he was not following us.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> John said to him, Teacher, we saw a man casting out demons in your name; and we forbade him, because he did not follow us. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/9.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Yohannan said to him, “Rabbi, we saw a man casting out demons in your name, and we forbade him because he did not go out with us.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/9.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And John answered him and said: Teacher, we saw one casting out demons in thy name, and he does not follow us: and we forbade him, because he does not follow us. <a href="/godbey/mark/9.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And John responded to Him saying, Teacher, we saw one casting out demons in Thy name, who does not follow us; and we forbade him, because he does not follow us. <a href="/haweis/mark/9.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then John addressed him, saying, Master, we saw a person in thy name casting out devils, who followeth us not: and we forbad him, because he did not follow us. <a href="/mace/mark/9.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Upon this occasion John address'd himself to Jesus, saying, master, we saw a man casting out demons in your name, tho' he did not belong to us, for which reason we opposed him. <a href="/wey/mark/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Rabbi," said John to Him, "we saw a man making use of your name to expel demons, and we tried to hinder him, on the ground that he did not follow us." <a href="/worrell/mark/9.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> John said to Him, "Teacher, we saw one casting out demons in Thy name; and we forbade him, because he was not following us." <a href="/worsley/mark/9.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> But John answered Him and said, Master, we saw one casting out demons in thy name, who doth not follow us; and we forbade him, because he followeth not us. <a href="/parallel/mark/9-38.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/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=3017" 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/mark/9.htm">Miracles in Jesus' Name</a> 37“Whoever welcomes one of these little children in My name welcomes Me, and whoever welcomes Me welcomes not only Me, but the One who sent Me.” 38<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/2491.htm" title="2491: Iōannēs (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites.">John</a> <a href="/greek/5346.htm" title="5346: Ephē (V-IIA-3S) -- To say, declare. Properly, the same as the base of phos and phaino; to show or make known one's thoughts, i.e. Speak or say.">said</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">to Him,</a> <a href="/greek/1320.htm" title="1320: Didaskale (N-VMS) -- A teacher, master. From didasko; an instructor.">“Teacher,</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/3739.htm" title="3739: hos (RelPro-NMS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">else</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."></a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmin (PPro-D1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I."></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: ēkolouthei (V-IIA-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/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmin (PPro-D1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">us.”</a> 39“Do not stop him,” Jesus replied. “For no one who performs a miracle in My name can turn around and speak evil of Me.…<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="/luke/9-49.htm">Luke 9:49-50</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.” / “Do not stop him,” Jesus replied, “for whoever is not against you is for you.” <a href="/matthew/7-22.htm">Matthew 7:22-23</a> Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’ / Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you workers of lawlessness!’ <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_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 19:13-16</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="/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="/john/3-27.htm">John 3:27</a> John replied, “A man can receive only what is given him from heaven. <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_corinthians/12-4.htm">1 Corinthians 12:4-6</a> There are different gifts, but the same Spirit. / There are different ministries, but the same Lord. / There are different ways of working, but the same God works all things in all people. <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="/john/10-12.htm">John 10:12-13</a> The hired hand is not the shepherd, and the sheep are not his own. When he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf pounces on them and scatters the flock. / The man runs away because he is a hired servant and is unconcerned for the sheep. <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="/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?” ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.Master.<a href="/numbers/11-26.htm">Numbers 11:26-29</a> But there remained two of the men in the camp, the name of the one was Eldad, and the name of the other Medad: and the spirit rested upon them; and they were of them that were written, but went not out unto the tabernacle: and they prophesied in the camp… <a href="/luke/9-49.htm">Luke 9:49,50</a> 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… <a href="/luke/11-19.htm">Luke 11:19</a> And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your sons cast them out? therefore shall they be your judges.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/6-13.htm">Casting</a> <a href="/mark/6-13.htm">Demons</a> <a href="/mark/6-13.htm">Devils</a> <a href="/mark/3-15.htm">Driving</a> <a href="/mark/9-29.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/mark/9-28.htm">Expel</a> <a href="/mark/8-34.htm">Follow</a> <a href="/matthew/10-38.htm">Followeth</a> <a href="/mark/8-34.htm">Following</a> <a href="/mark/9-9.htm">Forbad</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-37.htm">Forbade</a> <a href="/mark/9-20.htm">Ground</a> <a href="/mark/4-38.htm">Hinder</a> <a href="/mark/9-2.htm">John</a> <a href="/mark/7-19.htm">Making</a> <a href="/mark/9-17.htm">Master</a> <a href="/mark/3-9.htm">Prevent</a> <a href="/mark/9-17.htm">Rabbi</a> <a href="/mark/3-31.htm">Someone</a> <a href="/mark/6-13.htm">Spirits</a> <a href="/mark/4-19.htm">Stop</a> <a href="/mark/9-17.htm">Teacher</a> <a href="/matthew/21-46.htm">Tried</a> <a href="/mark/5-15.htm">Use</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/10-50.htm">Casting</a> <a href="/mark/16-9.htm">Demons</a> <a href="/mark/16-9.htm">Devils</a> <a href="/luke/9-49.htm">Driving</a> <a href="/mark/9-39.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/mark/16-17.htm">Expel</a> <a href="/mark/10-21.htm">Follow</a> <a href="/luke/9-49.htm">Followeth</a> <a href="/mark/10-52.htm">Following</a> <a href="/luke/4-42.htm">Forbad</a> <a href="/luke/9-49.htm">Forbade</a> <a href="/mark/14-35.htm">Ground</a> <a href="/mark/9-39.htm">Hinder</a> <a href="/mark/10-35.htm">John</a> <a href="/mark/12-40.htm">Making</a> <a href="/mark/10-17.htm">Master</a> <a href="/luke/9-49.htm">Prevent</a> <a href="/mark/10-17.htm">Rabbi</a> <a href="/luke/6-29.htm">Someone</a> <a href="/mark/16-9.htm">Spirits</a> <a href="/mark/9-39.htm">Stop</a> <a href="/mark/10-17.htm">Teacher</a> <a href="/mark/9-39.htm">Tried</a> <a href="/mark/9-39.htm">Use</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 9</div>1. <a href="/mark/9-1.htm">Jesus is transfigured.</a> 11. <a href="/mark/9-11.htm">He instructs his disciples concerning the coming of Elijah;</a> 14. <a href="/mark/9-14.htm">casts forth a deaf and mute spirit;</a> 30. <a href="/mark/9-30.htm">foretells his death and resurrection;</a> 33. <a href="/mark/9-33.htm">exhorts his disciples to humility;</a> 38. <a href="/mark/9-38.htm">bidding them not to prohibit such as are not against them, </a> 42. <a href="/mark/9-42.htm">nor to give offense to any of the faithful.</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/mark/9.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/mark/9.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>John said to Him This phrase introduces John, one of the twelve apostles, who is speaking directly to Jesus. John, along with his brother James, was part of Jesus' inner circle, which also included Peter. This context highlights the close relationship and trust between John and Jesus. John's approach to Jesus reflects the disciples' practice of seeking guidance and clarification from their Teacher.“Teacher, The term "Teacher" is a respectful address, acknowledging Jesus' authority and role as a rabbi. In Jewish culture, a rabbi was a respected leader and teacher of the law. This title emphasizes the disciples' recognition of Jesus' wisdom and authority in spiritual matters.we saw someone else driving out demons in Your name, The act of driving out demons was a sign of spiritual authority and power. In the Jewish context, exorcism was a recognized practice, and doing so in Jesus' name implies invoking His authority. This reflects the belief in the power of Jesus' name, as seen in other parts of the New Testament, such as <a href="/acts/3-6.htm">Acts 3:6</a>, where Peter heals a man in Jesus' name. The use of Jesus' name indicates the man's faith in Jesus' power, even though he was not part of the immediate group of disciples.and we tried to stop him, The disciples' attempt to stop the man suggests a concern for maintaining the integrity and exclusivity of their group. This reflects a common human tendency to protect one's own community or group from outsiders. It also highlights the disciples' misunderstanding of the broader scope of Jesus' mission, which was not limited to their immediate circle.because he does not accompany us.” This phrase reveals the disciples' criteria for legitimacy: association with their group. It underscores a theme of exclusivity and the early church's struggle with understanding the inclusivity of Jesus' mission. This incident parallels other biblical narratives where God's work extends beyond expected boundaries, such as the story of the Good Samaritan (<a href="/luke/10-25.htm">Luke 10:25-37</a>) and the inclusion of Gentiles in the early church (Acts 10). The disciples' reaction reflects a limited understanding of the kingdom of God, which Jesus continually sought to expand.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/john.htm">John</a> One of the twelve apostles, known for his close relationship with Jesus. He is the one who brings the issue to Jesus' attention. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure of the New Testament, the Teacher to whom John speaks. His response to John provides insight into His teachings on unity and acceptance. 3. <a href="/topical/u/unnamed_exorcist.htm">Unnamed Exorcist</a> A person not part of the immediate group of disciples but who is successfully casting out demons in Jesus' name. 4. <a href="/topical/d/demons.htm">Demons</a> Spiritual beings opposed to God, often causing harm to humans. The act of casting them out is a demonstration of spiritual authority. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a> The group of Jesus' followers, including John, who are concerned about the actions of the unnamed exorcist.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_diversity.htm">Unity in Diversity</a> Jesus' response to John teaches that the work of God is not limited to a specific group. We should celebrate and support those who work in Jesus' name, even if they are not part of our immediate circle. <a href="/topical/a/avoiding_exclusivity.htm">Avoiding Exclusivity</a> The disciples' initial reaction reflects a human tendency towards exclusivity. As followers of Christ, we should guard against this mindset and embrace those who genuinely serve God. <a href="/topical/r/recognizing_god's_work.htm">Recognizing God's Work</a> We must be open to recognizing God's work through unexpected people and places. God's Spirit moves beyond our human boundaries. <a href="/topical/a/authority_in_jesus'_name.htm">Authority in Jesus' Name</a> The passage underscores the power and authority inherent in Jesus' name, which can be wielded by those who believe in Him, even if they are not part of the inner circle. <a href="/topical/h/humility_and_openness.htm">Humility and Openness</a> This scripture calls us to humility and openness, acknowledging that God can use anyone to accomplish His purposes.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 9</a> <a href="/q/why_should_we_believe_jesus_was_god.htm">Why should we believe Jesus was God?</a> <a href="/q/is_acts_19_13-16's_sceva_story_credible.htm">In Acts 19:13–16, what evidence supports or undermines the historical accuracy of the dramatic encounter where the evil spirit attacks the sons of Sceva?</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/did_herod_see_jesus_as_john_the_baptist.htm">Did Herod think that Jesus was John the Baptist? Yes (Matthew 14:2; Mark 6:16) No (Luke 9:9)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/mark/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(38) And John answered him.--The incident that follows, omitted by St. Matthew, is recorded by St. Luke in the same connection. It indicates something of the same zeal as that which desired that fire might come from heaven to consume the Samaritans who refused to receive our Lord (<a href="/luke/9-52.htm" title="And sent messengers before his face: and they went, and entered into a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him.">Luke 9:52</a>). The words were so far an "answer" to what our Lord had said, that they were suggested by it. The disciple desired to show, as in self-vindication, that he not only "received" his Master, but that he was unwilling to "receive" any who did not openly follow Him as a disciple. The fact of which he speaks is significant historically as indicating that one of the effects of our Lord's work had been to stir up and quicken the spiritual powers of men outside the range of the company of disciples that gathered round Him. They believed in Him, or they would not have used His Name. They were fellow-workers with Him, for they were seeking to rescue the souls of men from frenzy and despair. Their faith was effective, for, as the narrative implies, they not only claimed the power to cast out demons, but did cast them out. The case stood, it is obvious, on an entirely different footing from that of the sons of Sceva, in <a href="/context/acts/19-13.htm" title="Then certain of the vagabond Jews, exorcists, took on them to call over them which had evil spirits the name of the LORD Jesus, saying, We adjure you by Jesus whom Paul preaches.">Acts 19:13-14</a>, which at first sight seems to resemble it.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 38. - This verse, according to the best authorities, should begin simply, John said unto him - although in St. Luke (<a href="/luke/9-49.htm">Luke 9:49</a>) they stand, "And John answered and said" - Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name: and we forbade him, because he followed not us. The casting out of evil spirits was one of the foremost signs of apostleship; and what surprised St. John was that one who followed not Christ should have been able to work this miracle - a miracle in which, it will be remembered, the disciples had recently failed. It thus appears that our Lord's teaching had been so influential, that some, not reckoned amongst his disciples, had shown this proof of a strong and overpowering faith. We know that there were those in our Savior's time, of Jewish race, who cast out devils (<a href="/matthew/12-27.htm">Matthew 12:27</a>). And Justin Martyr, in his 'Dialogue with Trypho the Jew,' states that while exorcism, as practiced by the Jews, often failed when it was attempted to be exercised "by the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob," was eminently successful when administered "by the name of the Son of God, who was born of a virgin and crucified under Pontius Pilate" (c. 85). That spirit has power over spirit in many mysterious ways is one of those truths which science has not yet been able to explain (see Dr. Morison on St. Mark, in loc.). To return, however, to the instance here alluded to by St. John, it should be observed that they who acted thus had faith in Christ; and that by thus acting with him and for him, though not amongst his recognized followers, they contributed towards his honor who, by means of these imperfect instruments, carried out the great purpose of his manifestation, namely," to destroy the works of the devil." Then further, the disciples forbade them not out of envy or hatred, but out of zeal for Christ, as though they were thus serving his cause and upholding his honor. But this was" a zeal, not according to knowledge." They had forbidden them, without having first taken counsel of their Master. <a href="/commentaries/mark/9-38.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>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. said Ἔφη (Ephē) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5346.htm">Strong's 5346: </a> To say, declare. Properly, the same as the base of phos and phaino; to show or make known one's thoughts, i.e. Speak or say. to Him, αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 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. “Teacher, Διδάσκαλε (Didaskale) Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1320.htm">Strong's 1320: </a> A teacher, master. From didasko; an instructor. 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. else ὃς (hos) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. 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, αὐτόν (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 ἠκολούθει (ēkolouthei) Verb - Imperfect 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.” ἡμῖν (hēmin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. 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