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The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Luke 9:49-50

An interruption by John: v. 49. And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out devils in Thy name; and we forbade him because he followeth not with us. v. 50. And Jesus said unto him, Forbid him not; for he that is not against us is for us. The claim has been made that this is an unnatural transition, and that this incident is in the false place. But it fits very nicely. The present subject was by no means a pleasant one, and John thought by introducing this story he would... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Luke 9:37-50

c. The Return (Luke 9:37-50)(Parallels: Matthew 17:14-23; Mark 9:14-21; Matthew 18:1-5.)37And it came to pass, that on the next day, when they were come down from the hill [mountain], much people met him. 38And, behold, a man of the company cried out, saying, Master [Teacher], I beseech thee, look upon my son; for he is mine only child.39And, lo, a spirit taketh him. and he suddenly crieth out; and it teareth him that hefoameth again, and bruising him, hardly departeth from him. 40And I... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Luke 9:37-50

the Greatest Serve the Neediest Luke 9:37-50 When the mountain is bathed in the glory of God we are loath to leave it. But we must not tarry in the enjoyment of its raptures, when the plain contains so much misery. Saints and angels on the one hand, demons on the other! The disciples that have not enjoyed the mountain fellowship have no power over the unclean spirits that haunt men. It is easy to denounce demons; we must do more-we must exorcize them. But let it never be forgotten that if... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Luke 9:1-62

As He sent His apostles out, He gave them power and authority. They went forth without any provision for the journey other than the things of spiritual equipment. Rumors of the ministry and power they exercised reached Herod, and he was filled with fear. The apostles returned from their fist mission, and our Lord took them to Bethsaida, where He performed the wonder of feeding the crowd. In a remarkable way, that feeding is a parabolic illustration of the method by which those who serve Him... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Luke 9:32-54

What Kind of a Christian Am I? Luke 9:32-54 INTRODUCTORY WORDS In the ninth chapter of Luke, we have at least nine marks of carnality displayed by the disciples. We will introduce the study by noting two of these, leaving seven to be brought out later. As these nine marks of carnality are brought out, let each one endeavor to answer the question which we have used as the subject of this study. The objective is to discover not what the disciples did, so much as to discover what we are doing.... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Luke 9:48-50

THE PRIDE OF THE DISCIPLES‘He that is least among you all, the same shall be great … he that is not against us is for us.’ Luke 9:48-Philippians : Two important warnings— I. Against pride and self-conceit.—Filled with the vain notion that our Lord’s Kingdom was to appear immediately, the disciples were ready to wrangle about their place and precedency in it. Each thought his own claim the strongest. And all this happened in the company of Christ Himself, and under the noontide blaze of His... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 9:49

‘And John answered and said, “Master, we saw one casting out demons in your name, and we forbade him, because he does not follow with us.” ’ As mentioned the disciples had seen a man casting out evil spirits in the name of Jesus even though he was not one who outwardly followed Jesus. And so they took it on themselves to forbid him, without consulting Jesus. No doubt they had thought, ‘How dare he use the name of Jesus like this. We are the only ones who are allowed to use the name of Jesus!’ read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 9:46-50

Luke 9:46-Philippians : . The Question of Precedence. The Unattached Exorcist ( Mark 9:33-Matthew : *, Matthew 18:1-Deuteronomy : *).— Lk.’ s editorial hand is seen in his transferring Luke 9:48 b (“ he that is least,” etc.) from its better position in Mk., and in his making Jesus see “ the reasoning of their heart.” Mark 9:41-Philippians : is omitted; Mark 10:1 = Luke 9:51. read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Luke 9:49-50

Mark saith further, that Christ added, for there is no man, which shall do a miracle in my name, that can lightly speak evil of me: See Poole on "Mark 9:38", See Poole on "Mark 9:39". read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Luke 9:46-50

CRITICAL NOTESLuke 9:46. A reasoning.—Rather, “a dispute.”Luke 9:47. Perceiving the thought of their heart.—The word “thought “is the same as that in Luke 9:46, translated “reasoning.” We are naturally led to understand that the disputation was not carried on or fully spoken out in the presence of Jesus. A child—Rather,” a little child” (R.V.).Luke 9:48.—Meyer explains the idea of the passage as follows: This child, the child whom Jesus sets before His followers, stands as a type of the humble... read more