Luke 9:49
And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name; and we forbad him, because he followeth not with us.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
And sent messengers before his face,.... Who very likely were his two disciples, James and John, since they so highly resented the ill treatment their master met with from the Samaritans:
and they…
Methodist theologian, 1762–1832
Adam Clarke
We forbade him - See this subject considered on Mar 9:38 (note), etc.
We may observe here, I. The impression which Christ's miracles made upon all that beheld them (Luk 9:43): They were all amazed at the mighty power of God, which they could not but see in all the…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
49, 50. The Tolerance of Jesus.
49. And John answered and said Mar 9:38-41. This sudden question seems to have been suggested by the words "in my name" which Jesus had just used.
casting out devils…