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.
But Jesus said, 'Don't stop him. Anyone who does miracles in my name isn't going to turn around and trash-talk me right after.'
Jesus said don't gatekeep the good work, if someone's doing miracles in his name, they're on the same team.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Mark, this verse occurs during Jesus' ministry when His disciples reported trying to stop a man who was casting out demons in Jesus' name because he was not part of their immediate group. Jesus responds by teaching them not to hinder such actions, emphasizing that anyone performing miracles in His name is aligned with Him and unlikely to turn against Him. This reflects the broader cultural context of first-century Judaism, where religious exclusivity was common among various sects, and Jesus was promoting a more inclusive approach to faith.
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