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Selected Verse: Mark 9:37 - King James
| Verse |
Translation |
Text |
| Mr 9:37 |
King James |
Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me, receiveth not me, but him that sent me. |
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| A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882] |
Whosoever shall receive one of such children--so manifesting the spirit unconsciously displayed by this child.
in my name--from love to Me.
receiveth me; and whosoever shall receive me, receiveth not me, but Him that sent me--(See on Mat 10:40).
Incidental Rebuke of John for Exclusiveness (Mar 9:38-41). |
| Vincent's Word Studies, by Marvin R. Vincent [1886] |
In my name
Lit., "upon (ἐπὶ) my name." See on Mat 18:5. |
| Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65] |
| One such little child - Either in years or in heart. |
38 And John answered him, saying, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name, and he followeth not us: and we forbad him, because he followeth not us.
39 But Jesus said, Forbid him not: for there is no man which shall do a miracle in my name, that can lightly speak evil of me.
40 For he that is not against us is on our part.
41 For whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink in my name, because ye belong to Christ, verily I say unto you, he shall not lose his reward.
40 He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.
5 And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me.