Mark 9:39 akjv — But Jesus said, Forbid him not: for there is no man which shall do a miracle in my name, that can lightly speak evil of…

American King James Version

"But Jesus said, Forbid him not: for there is no man which shall do a miracle in my name, that can lightly speak evil of me. "

— Mark 9:39, American King James Version

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Mark 9 — Context

36

And he took a child, and set him in the middle of them: and when he had taken him in his arms, he said to them,

37

Whoever shall receive one of such children in my name, receives me: and whoever shall receive me, receives not me, but him that sent me. ¶

38

And John answered him, saying, Master, we saw one casting out devils in your name, and he follows not us: and we forbade him, because he follows not us.

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But Jesus said, Forbid him not: for there is no man which shall do a miracle in my name, that can lightly speak evil of me.

40

For he that is not against us is on our part.

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

42

And whoever shall offend one of these little ones that believe in me, it is better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he were cast into the sea.

Mark 9:39 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 9:39 say?
Mark 9:39 in the American King James Version reads: “But Jesus said, Forbid him not: for there is no man which shall do a miracle in my name, that can lightly speak evil of me. ”
Where is Mark 9:39 in the Bible?
Mark 9:39 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 9, verse 39.
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 9:39.
What translation should I read Mark 9:39 in?
Mark 9:39 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 9:39?
Mark 9:39 reads (AKJV): “But Jesus said, Forbid him not: for there is no man which shall do a miracle in my name, that can lightly speak evil of 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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