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Luke 9:49

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 9:49 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out demons in thy name; and we forbade him, because he followeth not with us.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out demons in thy name; and we forbade him, because he followeth not with us.
Luke 9:49 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 9

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
46And there arose a reasoning among them, which of them was the greatest.
47But when Jesus saw the reasoning of their heart, he took a little child, and set him by his side,
48and said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this little child in my name receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me receiveth him that sent me: for he that is least among you all, the same is great.
49And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out demons in thy name; and we forbade him, because he followeth not with us.
50But Jesus said unto him, Forbid [him] not: for he that is not against you is for you.
51And it came to pass, when the days were well-nigh come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem,
52and sent messengers before his face: and they went, and entered into a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And John answered and said, Master, etc.] The Syriac and Persic versions read, “our Master”: we saw one casting out devils in thy name, and we forbad him; (See Gill on “<410938>Mark 9:38”) Because he followeth not with us; the Syriac, Persic, and Ethiopic versions read, “because he followeth not thee with us”; did not join in company with them, and follow Christ along with them, and as they did.”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“John answered, &c.--The link of connection here with the foregoing context lies in the words "in My name" (Luk 9:48). "Oh, as to that," said John, young, warm, but not sufficiently apprehending Christ's teaching in these things, "we saw one casting out devils in Thy name, and we forbade him: Were we wrong?" "Ye were wrong." "But we did because he followeth not us,'" "No matter. For (1) There is no man which shall do a miracle in My name that can lightly [soon] speak evil of Me' [Mar 9:39]. And (2) If such a person cannot be supposed to be 'against us,' you are to consider him 'for us.'" Two principles of immense importance. Christ does not say this man should not have followed "with them,"…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See the notes at Matthew 18:1-5. Compare Mark 9:33-38. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Mar 9:38. Luke 9:51”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“we saw: Num 11:27-29; Mar 9:38-40, Mar 10:13, Mar 10:14; Act 4:18, Act 4:19, Act 5:28; Th1 2:16; Jo3 1:9, Jo3 1:10 Luke 9:50”
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