Luke 9:50

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Luke 9:43-50

We may observe here, I. The impression which Christ's miracles made upon all that beheld them (Luke 9:43): They were all amazed at the mighty power of God, which they could not but see in all the miracles Christ wrought. Note, The works of God's almighty power are amazing, especially those that are wrought by the hand of the Lord Jesus; for he is the power of God, and his name is Wonderful. Their wonder was universal: they wondered every one. The causes of it were universal: they wondered at... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Luke 9:49-56

9:49-56 John said to Jesus, "Master, we saw a man casting out demons in your name; and we stopped him because he does not follow with us." Jesus said to him, "Don't try to stop him, for he who is not against us is for us." When the days that he should be received up were on their way to being completed he fixed his face firmly to go to Jerusalem. He sent messengers on ahead. When they had gone on they went into a village of the Samaritans to make ready for him; and they refused to... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 9:50

And Jesus said unto him, forbid him not ,.... "Or forbid not" him, or any other so doing: for he that is not against us, is for us : in two exemplars of Beza's it is read, "for he is not against you": the Vulgate Latin, and Syriac versions, instead of "us", in both clauses read "you", and so likewise the Persic and Ethiopic versions; See Gill on Mark 9:39 , Mark 9:40 . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 9:37-62

The secret of successful work. We saw that the Transfiguration was the result of prayer; but it was not the end of the prayer. This was preparation for further service. The glory is not the end , but only an incidental accompaniment, of devotedness of spirit. It is work for God , further service in his kingdom, which is the aim of all means of grace. And now these verses bring out in different aspects the secret of successful work. Let us notice I. SUCCESSFUL WORK ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 9:49-50

A question put by John. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 9:49-50

Exclusiveness and neutrality—the forbidden and the impossible thing. We do well to take together this passage and that of Luke 11:23 . For one is the complement of the other. "He that is not against us is for us;" "He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth." There is not the slightest inconsistency between these two declarations of our Lord. One states one truth, and the other a different one. They teach successively— I. THAT WE ARE IN ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 9:50

And Jesus said unto him, Forbid him not: for he that is not against us is for us . The older authorities, manuscripts, and the more venerable versions here read for the last clause, "He that is not against you is for you." Exegetically as well as critically this amended reading is to be preferred. The offence of the stranger, if it were an offence, was not against Jesus, whose Name had evidently been used reverently and with faith, but against the disciples, whose rights and privileges were... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 9:46-50

See the notes at Matthew 18:1-5. Compare Mark 9:33-38. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Luke 9:44-50

78. Lessons in humility (Matthew 17:22-23; Matthew 18:1-14; Mark 9:30-50; Luke 9:44-50)Despite Jesus’ statement to his disciples that he was heading towards humiliating suffering and death (Matthew 17:22-23; Mark 9:30-32; Luke 9:44-45), they were arguing among themselves about who would have the important places in his kingdom. Jesus rebuked them, explaining that the way to spiritual greatness is through choosing the lowest place and serving others. To enter the kingdom of God, people must... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 9:50

against. Greek. kata. App-104 . us. All the texts read "you". for us = on our behalf. Greek. huper. App-104 . read more

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