Mark 9:39

New American Bible - revised edition

Jesus replied, “Do not prevent him. There is no one who performs a mighty deed in my name who can at the same time speak ill of me.

Cross References

1 Corinthians 12:3

Therefore, I tell you that nobody speaking by the spirit of God says, “Jesus be accursed.” And no one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the holy Spirit.

Philippians 1:18

What difference does it make, as long as in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is being proclaimed? And in that I rejoice. Indeed I shall continue to rejoice,

1 Corinthians 9:27

No, I drive my body and train it, for fear that, after having preached to others, I myself should be disqualified.

Mark 9:38

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.”

Mark 9:40

For whoever is not against us is for us.

Psalm 109:20

May this be the reward for my accusers from the Lord, for those speaking evil against me.