Mark 9:38-40
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[38] John said to him, "Teacher, we saw someone who doesn't follow us casting out demons in your name; and we forbade him, because he doesn't follow us." [39] But Jesus said, "Don't forbid him, for there is no one who will do a mighty work in my name, and be able quickly to speak evil of me. [40] For whoever is not against us is on our side.
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Get a full Reformed explanation of this passageCapernaum, on the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee, served as a major base for Jesus’ ministry in Galilee. In this setting, the disciples report stopping an outsider who cast out demons in Jesus’ name, prompting Jesus to correct their narrowness about those acting under his authority.
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Mark 9:38-40 mentions Capernaum and Galilee.
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