Mark 9:39
“But Jesus said, Forbid him not: for there is no man which shall do a miracle in my name, that can lightly speak evil of me.”
Mark 9:39 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- But Jesus said, Forbid him not: for there is no man which shall do a miracle in my name, that can lightly speak evil of me.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- But Jesus said: Do not forbid him. For there is no man that doth a miracle in my name, and can soon speak ill of me.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- But Jesus said, Forbid him not: for there is no man who shall do a mighty work in my name, and be able quickly to speak evil of me.
- DARBYDarby
- But Jesus said, Forbid him not; for there is no one who shall do a miracle in my name, and be able soon after to speak ill of me;
- WEBThe World English Bible
- But Jesus said, Don't forbid him, for there is no one who will do a mighty work in my name, and be able quickly to speak evil of me.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And Jesus said, 'Forbid him not, for there is no one who shall do a mighty work in my name, and shall be able readily to speak evil of me:
- BPVBiblePics 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.
Context: Mark 9
37Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me, receiveth not me, but him that sent me.
38And John answered him, saying, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name, and he followeth not us: and we forbad him, because he followeth not us.
39But Jesus said, Forbid him not: for there is no man which shall do a miracle in my name, that can lightly speak evil of me.
40For he that is not against us is on our part.
41For whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink in my name, because ye belong to Christ, verily I say unto you, he shall not lose his reward.
About Mark 9: Transfiguration, Healing a Possessed Boy
Jesus is transfigured before Peter, James, and John and teaches about the importance of faith.
Commentary
Mark 9 is a chapter that focuses on the power of faith and the importance of prayer. Jesus is teaching his disciples about the power of faith and how it can move mountains. He tells them that if they have faith and do not doubt, they can ask for anything and it will be given to them. He also warns them that if they do not have faith, they will not receive anything.