Translations
Modern
“Master,” said John, “we saw someone driving out demons in Your name, and we tried to stop him, because he does not accompany us.”
Traditional
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.
Literal
And answering, John said, “Master, we saw someone casting out demons in Your name, and we were forbidding him because he does not follow with us.”
Latin
Respondens autem Joannes dixit: Præceptor, vidimus quemdam in nomine tuo ejicientem dæmonia, et prohibuimus eum: quia non sequitur nobiscum.
Original
Greek
English
“Master,” said John, “we saw someone driving out demons in Your name, and we tried to stop him, because he does not accompany us.”
Notes
The disciples did not understand that Jesus would soon die, which was now seen in their pride and selfish attitude.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
Parallels
People
John: Apostle and son of Zebedee
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) James (Person) John, the Apostle Luke, Gospel of Master
Topics
Bigotry of John in Forbidding the Casting out of Demons by One Who did not Follow Jesus Bigotry: General Scriptures Concerning Catholicity: Inculcated Jesus, the Christ: Reproves the Ambition of his Disciples (At Capernaum) Jesus, the Christ: Reproves the Intolerance of his Disciples John: The Apostle: Intolerance of Religious Intolerance: Exemplified by James and John Toleration: Religions