Mark 9:39

New International Reader's Version

“Do not stop him,” Jesus said. “For no one who does a miracle in my name can in the next moment say anything bad about me.

Cross References

Psalm 109:20

May that be the Lord’s way of paying back those who bring charges against me. May it happen to those who say evil things about me.

Mark 9:38

“Teacher,” said John, “we saw someone driving out demons in your name. We told him to stop, because he was not one of us.”

Mark 9:40

Anyone who is not against us is for us.

1 Corinthians 12:3

So I want you to know that no one who is speaking with the help of God’s Spirit says, “May Jesus be cursed.” And without the help of the Holy Spirit no one can say, “Jesus is Lord.”

1 Corinthians 9:27

No, I train my body and bring it under control. Then after I have preached to others, I myself will not break the rules. If I did break them, I would fail to win the prize.

Philippians 1:18

But what does it matter? Here is the important thing. Whether for right or wrong reasons, Christ is being preached about. That makes me very glad. And I will continue to be glad.