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A Broad Kingdom
Commentators emphasize that Jesus's command is a timeless lesson against sectarianism. Even the twelve apostles, who had every reason to feel exclusive, were told not to forbid someone doing good work in Christ's name. This teaches that faithful followers of Jesus can exist outside of one's own specific group or denomination and should be welcomed, not repulsed.
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AT Robertson
On Luke 9:50
"Against you is for you" (καθ' υμων υπερ υμων). Mr 9:40 has "against us is for us" (ημων... ημων). The Koine Greek η and υ …
Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 9:50
19th Century
Preacher
Jesus also said that no one could perform a miracle in his name and then lightly go and speak evil of him; so that it was for the good of the cause…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 9:50
This verse is proverbial in form. The man was not against Jesus. Apparently he had not yet joined the group of Jesus’ disciples but was probably “o…
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John Gill
On Luke 9:50
17th Century
Pastor
And Jesus said unto him, forbid him not
"Or forbid not" him, or any other so doing:
for he that i…
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 …