The Question of Precedence. The Unattached Exorcist (Mark 9:33-40 *, Matthew 18:1-5 *). Lk.'s editorial hand is seen in his transferring Luke 9:48 b (he that is least, etc.) from its better position in Mk., and in his making Jesus see the reasoning of their heart. Mark 9:41-50 is omitted; Mark 10:1 = Luke 9:51.
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Luke 9:46-50
46 Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest.
47 And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child, and set him by him,
48 And said unto them,Whosoever shall receive this child in my name receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me receiveth him that sent me: for he that is least among you all, the same shall be great.
49 And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name; and we forbad him, because he followeth not with us.
50 And Jesus said unto him,Forbid him not: for he that is not against us is for us.