And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name; and we forbad him, because he followeth not with us.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

And John answered (αποκριθεις δε Ιωανης). As if John wanted to change the subject after the embarrassment of the rebuke for their …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

And John answered and said.—See Notes on Mark 9:38-41, the narrative being common to these two Gospels only.

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

This man who was casting out demons was a dissenter; he was not with the regular church. He was doing good; but still, what right did he have to do…

Church Fathers

Church Fathers

ChurchFathers

1st Century
Early Church
1st Century

St. Cyril of Alexandria: The devil lays plots of various kinds for those who love the best way of life. If he can gain possess…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

The next episode reveals the apostles’ attitude of rivalry. The issue is not orthodoxy but association. The man referred to here had actually been …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And John answered and said, Master The Syriac and Persic versions read, "our Master":

we saw one casti…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

This prediction of Christ's sufferings was plain enough, but the disciples would not understand it, because it did not agree with their notions. A …

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