Mark Chapter 9: Verses 38-40 - In-Depth Bible Study

38 Whoever Is Not Against Us Is for Us
“Teacher,” said John, “we saw a man driving out demons in your name and we told him to stop, because he was not one of us.”

39 “Do not stop him,” Jesus said. “No one who does a miracle in my name can in the next moment say anything bad about me,

40 for whoever is not against us is for us.

Meaning of Mark 9:38-40

Mark 9:38 reveals the boundless nature of God’s work and the inclusivity of Jesus' mission. When John reports that someone outside their group is driving out demons in Jesus' name, it emphasizes that God’s power transcends human boundaries, urging believers to embrace unity and wider fellowship in Christ.

Cross References for Mark 9:38-40

Luke 9:49-50 - “Master,” said John, “we saw a man driving out demons in your name and we tried to stop him, be... Click to read the verse Luke 9:49-50 Click to read the verse Luke 9:49-50

Acts 19:13 - Some Jews who went around driving out evil spirits tried to invoke the name of the Lord Jesus o... Click to read the verse Acts 19:13 Click to read the verse Acts 19:13

Mark 10:13 - The Little Children and Jesus People were bringing little children to Jesus to have him touch t... Click to read the verse Mark 10:13 Click to read the verse Mark 10:13

Luke 11:19 - Now if I drive out demons by Beelzebub, by whom do your followers drive them out? So then, they... Click to read the verse Luke 11:19 Click to read the verse Luke 11:19

Mark 16:17 - And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they w... Click to read the verse Mark 16:17 Click to read the verse Mark 16:17

Numbers 11:26-29 - However, two men, whose names were Eldad and Medad, had remained in the camp. They were listed ... Click to read the verse Numbers 11:26-29 Click to read the verse Numbers 11:26-29

Mark 9:38-40 Jesus Teaches and Performs Miracles

Cross References for Mark 9:38-40