50 "Do not stop him," Jesus said, "for whoever is not against you is for you."
50 And Jesus said unto him, Forbid him not: for he that is not against us is for us.
50 But Jesus said to him, "Do not stop him, for the one who is not against you is for you."
50 Jesus said, "Don't stop him. If he's not an enemy, he's an ally."
50 But Jesus said to him, "Do not forbid him, for he who is not against us is on our side."
50 But Jesus said, "Don't stop him! Anyone who is not against you is for you."
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Luke 9:50
Commentary on Luke 9:43-50
(Read Luke 9:43-50)
This prediction of Christ's sufferings was plain enough, but the disciples would not understand it, because it agreed not with their notions. A little child is the emblem by which Christ teaches us simplicity and humility. What greater honour can any man attain to in this world, than to be received by men as a messenger of God and Christ; and to have God and Christ own themselves received and welcomed in him! If ever any society of Christians in this world, had reason to silence those not of their own communion, the twelve disciples at this time had; yet Christ warned them not to do the like again. Those may be found faithful followers of Christ, and may be accepted of him, who do not follow with us.