Mar 9:40 | TNotes | STEP | 9:40 The negative parallel to this proverb is found in Luke 11:23 . These two proverbs should be understood as complementary, not contradictory, for Luke includes them both (Luke 9:50 ; 11:23 ). The exorcist casting out demons in Jesus’ name was not against Jesus, but for him.

bLuke 11:23►

cLuke 9:50►

‏ Mark 9:40

9:40 ^a The negative parallel to this proverb is found in Luke 11:23 ^b. These two proverbs should be understood as complementary, not contradictory, for Luke includes them both (Luke 9:50 ^c; 11:23 ^d). The exorcist casting out demons in Jesus’ name was not against Jesus, but for him.