REFERENCE SECTARIANISM
NA Sectarianism - In this case, the narrow-mindedness of the disciples in thinking that if a person were not among the group of disciples, that they could not do miracles in the name of Jesus.
Mark 9:38-40 [9:38] And John answered him, saying, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name, and he followeth not us: and we forbad him, because he followeth not us . [9:39] But Jesus said, Forbid him not: for there is no man which shall do a miracle in my name, that can lightly speak evil of me. [9:40] For he that is not against us is on our part.
Luke 9:49-50 [9:49] 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 . [9:50] And Jesus said unto him, Forbid him not: for he that is not against us is for us.