Mark 9:38 cpdv — But Jesus said: “Do not prohibit him. For there is no one who can act with virtue in my name and soon speak evil about…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But Jesus said: “Do not prohibit him. For there is no one who can act with virtue in my name and soon speak evil about me. "

— Mark 9:38, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Mark 9 — Context

35

And taking a child, he set him in their midst. And when he had embraced him, he said to them:

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“Whoever receives one such child in my name, receives me. And whoever receives me, receives not me, but him who sent me.”

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John responded to him by saying, “Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in your name; he does not follow us, and so we prohibited him.”

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But Jesus said: “Do not prohibit him. For there is no one who can act with virtue in my name and soon speak evil about me.

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For whoever is not against you is for you.

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For whoever, in my name, will give you a cup of water to drink, because you belong to Christ: Amen I say to you, he shall not lose his reward.

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And whoever will have scandalized one of these little ones who believe in me: it would be better for him if a great millstone were placed around his neck and he were thrown into the sea.

Mark 9:38 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 9:38 say?
Mark 9:38 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But Jesus said: “Do not prohibit him. For there is no one who can act with virtue in my name and soon speak evil about me. ”
Where is Mark 9:38 in the Bible?
Mark 9:38 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 9, verse 38.
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 9:38.
What translation should I read Mark 9:38 in?
Mark 9:38 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 9:38?
Mark 9:38 reads (CPDV): “But Jesus said: “Do not prohibit him. For there is no one who can act with virtue in my name and soon speak evil about 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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