Luke 9:50 nasb — But Jesus said to him, "Do not hinder him; for he who is not against you is for you."

NASB

"But Jesus said to him, "Do not hinder him; for he who is not against you is for you.""

— Luke 9:50, NASB

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Luke 9 — Context

47

But Jesus, knowing what they were thinking in their heart, took a child and stood him by His side,

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and said to them, "Whoever receives this child in My name receives Me, and whoever receives Me receives Him who sent Me; for the one who is least among all of you, this is the one who is great."

49

John answered and said, "Master, we saw someone casting out demons in Your name; and we tried to prevent him because he does not follow along with us."

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But Jesus said to him, "Do not hinder him; for he who is not against you is for you."

51

When the days were approaching for His ascension, He was determined to go to Jerusalem;

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and He sent messengers on ahead of Him, and they went and entered a village of the Samaritans to make arrangements for Him.

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But they did not receive Him, because He was traveling toward Jerusalem.

Luke 9:50 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 9:50 say?
Luke 9:50 in the NASB reads: “But Jesus said to him, "Do not hinder him; for he who is not against you is for you."”
Where is Luke 9:50 in the Bible?
Luke 9:50 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 9, verse 50.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 9:50.
What translation should I read Luke 9:50 in?
Luke 9:50 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 9:50?
Luke 9:50 reads (NASB): “But Jesus said to him, "Do not hinder him; for he who is not against you is for you."” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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