Mark 9:40 Meaning and Explanation
“For he that is not against us is on our part.”
King James Version (KJV)
Read this verse in context with translation switching:
Read Full Chapter →Jesus states the principle: whoever is not against us is for us.
What Does Mark 9:40 Mean?
Jesus seals the correction with a principle: he that is not against us is on our part. Spoken to disciples tempted to exclude an ally, it commands a generous reckoning. Its companion saying, he that is not with me is against me (Matthew 12:30), faces those who opposed His work; this one faces followers grown suspicious of a friend.
Together the sayings declare that there is no neutral ground in the contest with darkness, and that Christ's friends do not always wear our colors. The disciple is to count as allies those whom the Lord counts. Err on the side of welcome toward all who honor His name; the Master knows His own.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mark 9:40
What does Mark 9:40 mean?
Jesus states the principle: whoever is not against us is for us.