... > Bible > New Testament > public life of Christ: from his baptism until the Passion > Christ as teacher (part I): explaining his doctrine; teaching ~ parables and proverbs > Christ explaining his doctrine > Christ explaining his doctrine to the apostles and disciples > the apostle John answers Christ: 'we saw a man casting out demons in your name' (Mark 9:38; Luke 9:49) > 'do not forbid him; for he that is not against you is for you' ~ Christ answering the apostle John (Mark 9:39-40; Luke 9:50)