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Barnes' Notes on Mark 9:38

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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We saw one ... - There is no improbability in supposing that this might have been one of the disciples of John, or one of the seventy whom Jesus had sent out, and who, though he did not “personally” attend on Jesus, yet had the power of working miracles. There is no evidence that he was merely an “exorcist,” or that he used the name of Jesus merely as a pretence. return to 'Top of Page'
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