47 But Jesus, knowing their inner thoughts,[a](A) took a little child and had him stand next to him. 48 He told them, “Whoever welcomes[b] this little child in my name welcomes me. And whoever welcomes me welcomes him who sent me.(B) For whoever is least among you—this one is great.”(C)

In His Name

49 John responded,(D) “Master, we saw someone driving out demons in your name,(E) and we tried to stop him because he does not follow us.”(F)

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Footnotes

  1. 9:47 Lit the thoughts of their hearts
  2. 9:48 Or receives, throughout the verse

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