マルコの福音書 9:38-40 JCB

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 9:39

Verse 39 39.Forbid him not. Christ did not wish that he should be forbidden; not that he had given him authority, or approved of what he did, or even wished his disciples to approve of it, but because, when by any occurrence God is glorified, we ought to bear with it and rejoice. Thus Paul, (Philippians 1:18,) though he disapproves of the dispositions of those who used the Gospel as a pretense for aggrandizing themselves, yet rejoices that by this occurrence the glory of Christ is advanced. We... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 9:40

Verse 40 40.For he who is not against us is for us. He does not enjoin us to give a loose rein to rash men, and to be silent while they intermeddle with this and the other matter, according to their own fancy, and disturb the whole order of the Church: for such licentiousness, so far as our calling allows, must be restrained. He only affirms that they act improperly, who unseasonably prevent the kingdom of God from being advanced by any means whatever. And yet he does not acknowledge as his... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 9:38

This verse, according to the best authorities, should begin simply, John said unto him —although in St. Luke ( Luke 9:49 ) they stand, "And John answered and said"— Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name: and we forbade him, because he followed not us . The casting out of evil spirits was one of the foremost signs of apostleship; and what surprised St. John was that one who followed not Christ should have been able to work this miracle—a miracle in which, it will be... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 9:38-41

The judgment of charity. It is clear, from this passage, that the influence of our Lord Jesus was wider than was known by his own immediate friends, and that his work was, even during his lifetime, advancing in directions of which they were not aware. Accidentally, as it were, we gain an insight into the progress of the kingdom of Christ outside the immediate circle of his acknowledged and professed disciples; and the incident which affords us this insight, at the same time presents to us... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 9:38-41

Parallel passage: Luke 9:49 , Luke 9:50 . Rebuke of sectarian narrowness. I. THE KEY - NOTE OF THE PASSAGE . The sentence which appears to furnish the key to the understanding of this instructive and interesting passage is contained in the following short sentence:—" He that is not against us is on our part," or, as it stands yet more concisely in St. Luke, "He that is not against us is for us." II. A seeming contradiction. The statement just quoted from the Gospel of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 9:38-42

The comprehensiveness of Christ's service. The connection with what preceded is to be sought in John's keen sense of having transgressed the spirit of the beautiful words just uttered. Christ Would acknowledge all who professed his name; John had to confess that he had forbidden such a one from working. This leads to Christ's indicating— I. MARKS OF HIS TRUE SERVANTS . The general link between the several classes is his "Name," i.e. conscious oneness and sympathy with him... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 9:38-50

Stumbling-blocks. The same spirit which had led to the disputing as to "who was the greatest," had prompted the forbidding of one who, in Jesus' Name, was "casting out devils." The only reason assigned for the authoritative prohibition was, "He followed not us." If to pride envy succeeds, and if hatred lurks near to envy, malice is not afar off. The simple correction, "Forbid him not," is supported by the assurance that such a one cannot quickly become an enemy—"speak evil of me;" and "he... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 9:38-50

Marked sins. There are some sins which are singled out for peculiar denunciation by the Spirit and Word of Christ. They are extremely opposed to the ends and purport of the kingdom. I. INTOLERANCE . That is, the hindering of good, because the good is not done in our way. Christianity says the good deed justifies itself. Coming from a good source, it is not likely to be associated with evil opinions or teaching. Any one who does good nowadays may be said virtually to do it in the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 9:39

But Jesus said, Forbid him not. It is as though our Lord said, "Do not forbid him; do not hinder him from a good work—a work which does honor to me and to my cause; because, although he does not actually follow me as you do, he is nevertheless engaged in the same cause; he is celebrating my Name by the casting out of evil spirits. Therefore he is not opposing my Name; on the contrary, he is publishing and recommending it." Here is a warning against that exclusive spirit, which is eager for... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 9:40

For he that is not against us is for us . In St. Matthew ( Matthew 12:30 ) we find our Lord using a somewhat similar expression, only in an inverted order. He there says, "He that is not with me is against me." The lesson which both these apothegms teach is the same, that there is no such thing as neutrality in reference to Christ and his cause. We must be either with him or against him. Dr. Morison on St. Mark in this place says, "When in applied morals we sit in judgment on ourselves, we... read more

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 9:39

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 9:40

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 9:38

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 9:38-41

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 9:38-41

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 9:38-42

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 9:38-50

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 9:38-50

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 9:39

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 9:40

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