Mark 9:38-41

Devotionals, Articles, and Bible Study Resources on Mark 9:38-41

38John said to Him, “Teacher, we saw someone else driving out demons in Your name, and we tried to stop him, because he does not accompany us.”
39“Do not stop him,” Jesus replied. “For no one who performs a miracle in My name can turn around and speak evil of Me.
40For whoever is not against us is for us.
41Indeed, if anyone gives you even a cup of water because you bear the name of Christ, truly I tell you, he will never lose his reward.
— Mark 9:38-41

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Illustration of Mark 9:38-39 ESV

Illustration of Mark 9:38-39 ESV -- John said to him, "Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him, because he was not following us." But Jesus said, "Do not stop him, for no one who does a mighty work in my name will be able soon afterward to speak evil of me."

Illustration of Mark 9:41 NLT

Illustration of Mark 9:41 NLT -- "I tell you the truth. If a person helps you by giving you a drink of water because you belong to the Christ, then that person will truly get his reward."

Illustration of Mark 9:41

Inspirational illustration of Mark 9:41 -- I tell you the truth, anyone who gives you a cup of water in my name because you belong to Christ will certainly not lose his reward.

Illustration of Mark 9:41

Illustration of Mark 9:41 -- I tell you the truth, anyone who gives you a cup of water in my name because you belong to Christ will certainly not lose his reward.

Illustration of Mark 9:41

Inspirational illustration of Mark 9:41 -- truly I tell you, anyone who gives you a cup of water in my name because you belong to the Messiah will certainly be rewarded.

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