Luke 9:49-51

Contemporary English Version

For or against Jesus

(Mark 9.38-40)

⁴⁹ John said, “Master, we saw a man using your name to force demons out of people. But we told him to stop, because he isn't one of us.”

⁵⁰ “Don't stop him!” Jesus said. “Anyone who isn't against you is for you.”

A Samaritan Village Refuses To Receive Jesus

⁵¹ Not long before it was time for Jesus to be taken up to heaven, he made up his mind to go to Jerusalem.