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The Danger of Partisan Pride
Commentators agree that the disciples' core issue was not theological disagreement but partisan pride. The man was successfully casting out demons in Jesus' name, yet the disciples tried to stop him simply because "he followeth not with us." Scholars see this as a powerful warning against religious exclusivity and focusing on group affiliation over the work of God.
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AT Robertson
On Luke 9:49
And John answered (αποκριθεις δε Ιωανης). As if John wanted to change the subject after the embarrassment of the rebuke for their …
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 9:49
19th Century
Bishop
And John answered and said.—See Notes on Mark 9:38-41, the narrative being common to these two Gospels only.
Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 9:49
19th Century
Preacher
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…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 9:49
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
On Luke 9:49
17th Century
Pastor
And John answered and said, Master The Syriac and Persic versions read, "our Master":
we saw one casti…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 9:43–50
17th Century
Minister
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 …