Mark 10:13 records disciples forbidding children—identical to forbidding the exorcist. Jesus’ command “do not hinder” directly echoes His earlier instruction.

Mark 10:14 adds Jesus’ indignation and the kingdom belonging to children, reinforcing the principle of not hindering those coming to Him.

In Matthew 7:22, many claim mighty works in Jesus' name but are rejected — a stark contrast to the genuine worker Jesus defends here.

Matthew 7:23 reveals Jesus never knew those false workers — contrasting with the one here who cannot soon speak evil of Jesus.

Acts 19:13-16 shows unauthorized use of Jesus' name leads to defeat, contrasting with the effective ministry Jesus allows here.

In Philippians 1:18, Paul rejoices that Christ is preached even from wrong motives, echoing Jesus' tolerance of those who do mighty works in His name.

In Numbers 11:28, Joshua tries to stop Eldad and Medad from prophesying, mirroring the disciples' reaction — Moses' reply echoes Jesus'.