Mark 9:38-41
Legacy Standard Bible
Warnings About Discipleship
38 (A)John said to Him, “Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in Your name, and (B)we tried to hinder him because he was not following us.” 39 But Jesus said, “Do not hinder him, for there is no one who will perform a miracle in My name, and be able soon afterward to speak evil of Me. 40 (C)For he who is not against us is [a]for us. 41 For (D)whoever gives you a cup of water to drink in My name because you are of Christ, truly I say to you, he will not lose his reward.
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- Mark 9:40 Or on our side
Mark 9:38-41
Revised Standard Version
Another Exorcist
38 John said to him, “Teacher, we saw a man casting out demons in your name,[a] and we forbade him, because he was not following us.” 39 But Jesus said, “Do not forbid him; for no one who does a mighty work in my name will be able soon after to speak evil of me. 40 For he that is not against us is for us. 41 For truly, I say to you, whoever gives you a cup of water to drink because you bear the name of Christ, will by no means lose his reward.
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- Mark 9:38 Other ancient authorities add who does not follow us
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