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chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/mark/9.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />for whoever is not against us is for us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/mark/9.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Anyone who is not against us is for us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/mark/9.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />For the one who is not against us is for us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/mark/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />For whoever is not against us is for us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/mark/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />For whoever is not against us is for us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/mark/9.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For he that is not against us is on our part.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/mark/9.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />For he who is not against us is on our side.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/mark/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />For the one who is not against us is for us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/mark/9.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220For he who is not against us is for us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/mark/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“For he who is not against us is for us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/mark/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For he who is not against us is for us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/mark/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />For he who is not against us is for us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/mark/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For whoever is not against us is for us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/mark/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For whoever is not against us is for us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/mark/9.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />For he that is not against us is for us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/mark/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Anyone who isn't against us is for us. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/mark/9.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />For he that is not against us is for us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/mark/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Whoever isn't against us is for us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/mark/9.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />For whoever is not against us is for us. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/mark/9.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Whoever is not against us is for us. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/mark/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />For whoever is not against you is for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/mark/9.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />For whoever is not against us is for us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/mark/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />For whoever is not against us is for us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/mark/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For he that is not against us, is on our part.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/mark/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />He who is not against us is for us;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/mark/9.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />For whoever is not against us is on our side. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/mark/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />for he who is not against us is for us;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/mark/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />For whoever is not against us is for us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/mark/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> for he who is not against us is for us;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/mark/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For whoever is not against us, is for us.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/mark/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For he that is not against you, is for you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/mark/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />For whoever is not against you is for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/mark/9.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />For whoever is not against us is for us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/mark/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Whoever is not against us is for us.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/mark/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Therefore, he who is not against you is for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/9.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />“Whoever therefore is not against you is for you.”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/mark/9.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />For he that is not against us, is for us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/mark/9.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>For whosoever is not against us, is on our side.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/mark/9.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />For he that is not against us, is for us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/mark/9.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />such a one is not against us, but for us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/mark/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />He who is not against us is for us;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/mark/9.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>for he who is not against us is for us.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/mark/9.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>for he that is not against us, is for us.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/mark/9-40.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=3037" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/mark/9.htm">Miracles in Jesus' Name</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">39</span>“Do not stop him,” Jesus replied. “For no one who performs a miracle in My name can turn around and speak evil of Me. <span class="reftext">40</span><span class="highl"><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/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmōn (PPro-G1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">us</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/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmōn (PPro-G1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">us.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">41</span>Indeed, if anyone gives you even a cup of water because you bear the name of Christ, truly I tell you, he will never lose his reward.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/12-30.htm">Matthew 12:30</a></span><br />He who is not with Me is against Me, and he who does not gather with Me scatters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/11-23.htm">Luke 11:23</a></span><br />He who is not with Me is against Me, and he who does not gather with Me scatters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/2-19.htm">1 John 2:19</a></span><br />They went out from us, but they did not belong to us. For if they had belonged to us, they would have remained with us. But their departure made it clear that none of them belonged to us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/1-18.htm">Philippians 1:18</a></span><br />What then is the issue? Just this: that in every way, whether by false motives or true, Christ is preached. And in this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-31.htm">Romans 8:31</a></span><br />What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/3-5.htm">1 Corinthians 3:5-9</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/3-18.htm">John 3:18-21</a></span><br />Whoever believes in Him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe has already been condemned, because he has not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son. / And this is the verdict: The Light has come into the world, but men loved the darkness rather than the Light because their deeds were evil. / Everyone who does evil hates the Light, and does not come into the Light for fear that his deeds will be exposed. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/9-39.htm">John 9:39-41</a></span><br />Then Jesus declared, “For judgment I have come into this world, so that the blind may see and those who see may become blind.” / Some of the Pharisees who were with Him heard this, and they asked Him, “Are we blind too?” / “If you were blind,” Jesus replied, “you would not be guilty of sin. But since you claim you can see, your guilt remains.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/4-4.htm">1 John 4:4</a></span><br />You, little children, are from God and have overcome them, because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/5-38.htm">Acts 5:38-39</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/11-26.htm">Numbers 11:26-29</a></span><br />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!” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/5-13.htm">Joshua 5:13-14</a></span><br />Now when Joshua was near Jericho, he looked up and saw a man standing in front of him with a drawn sword in His hand. Joshua approached Him and asked, “Are You for us or for our enemies?” / “Neither,” He replied. “I have now come as Commander of the LORD’s army.” Then Joshua fell facedown in reverence and asked Him, “What does my Lord have to say to His servant?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/6-16.htm">2 Kings 6:16</a></span><br />“Do not be afraid,” Elisha answered, “for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/13-12.htm">2 Chronicles 13:12</a></span><br />Now behold, God Himself is with us as our head, and His priests with their trumpets sound the battle call against you. O children of Israel, do not fight against the LORD, the God of your fathers, for you will not succeed.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/118-6.htm">Psalm 118:6-7</a></span><br />The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? / The LORD is on my side; He is my helper. Therefore I will look in triumph on those who hate me.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For he that is not against us is on our part.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/12-30.htm">Matthew 12:30</a></b></br> He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth abroad.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/11-23.htm">Luke 11:23</a></b></br> He that is not with me is against me: and he that gathereth not with me scattereth.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/9-26.htm">Part</a> <a href="/mark/8-33.htm">Side</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/13-27.htm">Part</a> <a href="/mark/10-1.htm">Side</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 9</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/9-1.htm">Jesus is transfigured.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/9-11.htm">He instructs his disciples concerning the coming of Elijah;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/9-14.htm">casts forth a deaf and mute spirit;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">30. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/9-30.htm">foretells his death and resurrection;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/9-33.htm">exhorts his disciples to humility;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">38. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/9-38.htm">bidding them not to prohibit such as are not against them, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">42. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/9-42.htm">nor to give offense to any of the faithful.</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>For whoever is not against us</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the inclusivity of Jesus' mission and the broadness of His kingdom. In the context of <a href="/mark/9.htm">Mark 9</a>, Jesus is addressing His disciples who were concerned about someone casting out demons in His name but not following them. This reflects a common theme in Jesus' teachings where He challenges the exclusivity and elitism that can arise within religious communities. The phrase suggests that those who are not actively opposing Jesus' work are, in a sense, supporting it. This can be connected to the broader biblical principle found in <a href="/matthew/12-30.htm">Matthew 12:30</a>, where Jesus states, "Whoever is not with me is against me," highlighting the importance of allegiance to Christ. The cultural context of the time was one of division and sectarianism, and Jesus' statement would have been radical, promoting unity and cooperation among those who might not be part of the immediate group of disciples but still work in His name.<p><b>is for us.</b><br>This part of the verse underscores the idea of unity and support within the body of Christ. It suggests that those who are not opposing the work of Jesus are contributing to it, even if indirectly. This can be seen as a call to recognize and appreciate the diverse ways in which people can contribute to the mission of the Gospel. Historically, this would have been a significant teaching for the early church, which was composed of a diverse group of Jews and Gentiles, each bringing different perspectives and practices. Theologically, this phrase can be linked to the concept of the body of Christ as described in <a href="/1_corinthians/12-12.htm">1 Corinthians 12:12-27</a>, where Paul speaks of the church as one body with many parts, each with its own role and function. This teaching encourages believers to focus on common goals and shared faith rather than differences, fostering a spirit of cooperation and mutual support.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a></b><br>The central figure in this passage, providing teaching to His disciples.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a></b><br>Followers of Jesus who are being instructed on how to view those outside their immediate group.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/u/unnamed_exorcist.htm">Unnamed Exorcist</a></b><br>A person casting out demons in Jesus' name, not part of the disciples' group, prompting this teaching.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/c/capernaum.htm">Capernaum</a></b><br>The likely setting for this teaching, as much of Jesus' ministry in Mark occurs around this area.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_broader_community.htm">The Broader Community</a></b><br>Represents those who may not be direct followers of Jesus but still act in His name.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/i/inclusivity_in_ministry.htm">Inclusivity in Ministry</a></b><br>Jesus teaches that those who are not actively opposing His work are considered allies. This encourages a broader acceptance of diverse ministries that honor Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_christ.htm">Unity in Christ</a></b><br>The passage emphasizes the importance of unity among believers, even if they are not part of the same group or denomination. The focus should be on the shared mission of advancing God's kingdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/discernment_and_wisdom.htm">Discernment and Wisdom</a></b><br>While inclusivity is important, discernment is necessary to ensure that actions align with biblical truth and the character of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/avoiding_division.htm">Avoiding Division</a></b><br>Jesus' teaching warns against creating unnecessary divisions among believers. The focus should be on common goals rather than differences.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/encouragement_in_service.htm">Encouragement in Service</a></b><br>This passage encourages believers to support and affirm those who serve in Jesus' name, recognizing their contributions to the kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 9</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_all_sins_forgivable_by_god.htm">Does God forgive all sins? (1 John 1:9 vs. Matthew 12:31-32)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_blasphemy_unforgivable.htm">Matthew 12:31-32: How can blasphemy against the Holy Spirit be 'unforgivable' if Scripture elsewhere teaches God's limitless forgiveness?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'all_men_are_liars'_imply.htm">What insights does the Bible offer on hacking?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 40.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">For he that is not against us is for us</span>. In St. Matthew (<a href="/matthew/12-30.htm">Matthew 12:30</a>) we find our Lord using a somewhat similar expression, only in an inverted order. He there says, "He that is not with me is against me." The lesson which both these apothegms teach is the same, that there is no such thing as neutrality in reference to Christ and his cause. We must be either with him or against him. Dr. Morison on St. Mark in this place says, "When in applied morals we sit in judgment on ourselves, we should in ordinary circumstances apply the law obversely and stringently,' he who is not with Christ is against him.' But when we are sitting in judgment on others, into whose hearts we cannot look directly, we should in ordinary circumstances apply the law reversely and generously, ' He that is not against Christ is with him.'" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/mark/9-40.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">For</span><br /><span class="grk">γὰρ</span> <span class="translit">(gar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> </span><span class="str2">For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">whoever</span><br /><span class="grk">ὃς</span> <span class="translit">(hos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">is</span><br /><span class="grk">ἔστιν</span> <span class="translit">(estin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> </span><span class="str2">I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">not</span><br /><span class="grk">οὐκ</span> <span class="translit">(ouk)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> </span><span class="str2">No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">against</span><br /><span class="grk">καθ’</span> <span class="translit">(kath’)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2596.htm">Strong's 2596: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).</span><br /><br /><span class="word">us</span><br /><span class="grk">ἡμῶν</span> <span class="translit">(hēmōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> </span><span class="str2">I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐστιν</span> <span class="translit">(estin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> </span><span class="str2">I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for</span><br /><span class="grk">ὑπὲρ</span> <span class="translit">(hyper)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5228.htm">Strong's 5228: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">us.</span><br /><span class="grk">ἡμῶν</span> <span class="translit">(hēmōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> </span><span class="str2">I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/mark/9-40.htm">Mark 9:40 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/mark/9-40.htm">Mark 9:40 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/mark/9-40.htm">Mark 9:40 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/mark/9-40.htm">Mark 9:40 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/mark/9-40.htm">Mark 9:40 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/mark/9-40.htm">Mark 9:40 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/mark/9-40.htm">Mark 9:40 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/mark/9-40.htm">Mark 9:40 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/mark/9-40.htm">Mark 9:40 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/mark/9-40.htm">Mark 9:40 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/mark/9-40.htm">NT Gospels: Mark 9:40 For whoever is not against us (Mar Mk Mr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/mark/9-39.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Mark 9:39"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Mark 9:39" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/mark/9-41.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Mark 9:41"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Mark 9:41" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>