Mark 9:37 nasb — "Whoever receives one child like this in My name receives Me; and whoever receives Me does not receive Me, but Him who…

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""Whoever receives one child like this in My name receives Me; and whoever receives Me does not receive Me, but Him who sent Me.""

— Mark 9:37, NASB

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Mark 9 — Context

34

But they kept silent, for on the way they had discussed with one another which of them was the greatest.

35

Sitting down, He called the twelve and *said to them, "If anyone wants to be first, he shall be last of all and servant of all."

36

Taking a child, He set him before them, and taking him in His arms, He said to them,

37

"Whoever receives one child like this in My name receives Me; and whoever receives Me does not receive Me, but Him who sent Me."

38

John said to Him, "Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in Your name, and we tried to prevent him because he was not following us."

39

But Jesus said, "Do not hinder him, for there is no one who will perform a miracle in My name, and be able soon afterward to speak evil of Me.

40

"For he who is not against us is for us.

Mark 9:37 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 9:37 say?
Mark 9:37 in the NASB reads: “"Whoever receives one child like this in My name receives Me; and whoever receives Me does not receive Me, but Him who sent Me."”
Where is Mark 9:37 in the Bible?
Mark 9:37 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 9, verse 37.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 9:37.
What translation should I read Mark 9:37 in?
Mark 9:37 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 Mark 9:37?
Mark 9:37 reads (NASB): “"Whoever receives one child like this in My name receives Me; and whoever receives Me does not receive Me, but Him who sent Me."” 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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