Mark 9:39
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Mark 9:39 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Mark 9:39 is a verse from the book of Mark in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "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 ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Mark 9:39 — KJV
“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.”
— Mark 9:39 (KJV)
Mark 9:39 in Context — About the Book of Mark
Mark is the action Gospel — the shortest, fastest account, where Jesus heals, delivers, and teaches with immediate authority. Written for believers under Roman persecution, it presents the Son of God as the suffering servant who came not to be served, but to serve and give His life.
Cross-References for Mark 9:39
“For since I came to Pharaoh to speak in thy name, he hath done evil to this people; neither hast thou delivered thy people at all. neither...: Heb. delivering thou hast not delivered”
Shares key themes with Mark 9:39: name, speak, evil
“Now therefore know and consider what thou wilt do; for evil is determined against our master, and against all his household: for he is such a son of Belial, that a man cannot speak to him.”
Shares key themes with Mark 9:39: can, speak, evil
“Mine enemies speak evil of me, When shall he die, and his name perish?”
Shares key themes with Mark 9:39: name, speak, evil
“They are upright as the palm tree, but speak not: they must needs be borne, because they cannot go. Be not afraid of them; for they cannot do evil, neither also is it in them to do good.”
Shares key themes with Mark 9:39: can, speak, evil
“O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.”
Shares key themes with Mark 9:39: can, speak, evil
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