Mark 9:39 - The Message Jesus wasn’t pleased. “Don’t stop him. No one can use my name to do something good and powerful, and in the next breath slam me. If he’s not an enemy, he’s an ally. Why, anyone by just giving you a cup of water in my name is on our side. Count on it that God will notice. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 But Jesus said, Forbid him not: for there is no man which shall do a miracle in my name, that can lightly speak evil of me. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition But Jesus said, Do not restrain or hinder or forbid him; for no one who does a mighty work in My name will soon afterward be able to speak evil of Me. American Standard Version (1901) But Jesus said, Forbid him not: for there is no man who shall do a mighty work in my name, and be able quickly to speak evil of me. Common English Bible Jesus replied, “Don’t stop him. No one who does powerful acts in my name can quickly turn around and curse me. Catholic Public Domain Version For whoever is not against you is for you. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version For he that is not against you, is for you. |