49. "Master," said John, "we saw someone driving out demons in your name and we tried to stop him, because he is not one of us."
50. "Do not stop him," Jesus said, "for whoever is not against you is for you."
51. As the time approached for him to be taken up to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem.
52. And he sent messengers on ahead, who went into a Samaritan village to get things ready for him;
53. but the people there did not welcome him, because he was heading for Jerusalem.