Luke 9:56
The Son of man came, not to destroy lives, but to save them.” And they went into another town.
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In Context
55And turning, he rebuked them, saying: “Do you not know of whose spirit you are?
Cross References
Matthew 18:10See to it that you do not despise even one of these little ones. For I say to you, that their Angels in heaven continually look upon the face of my Father, who is in heaven.
Matthew 20:28even as the Son of man has not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a redemption for many.”
Luke 19:10For the Son of man has come to seek and to save what had been lost.”
Luke 23:34Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them. For they know not what they do.” And truly, dividing his garments, they cast lots.
John 10:10The thief does not come, except so that he may steal and slaughter and destroy. I have come so that they may have life, and have it more abundantly.
Romans 12:21Do not allow evil to prevail, instead prevail over evil by means of goodness.
Matthew Henry on Luke 9:52-57
The Samaritans Refuse to Receive Christ; Mistaken Zeal of James and John. 51 And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem, 52 And sent messengers before his face: and they went, and entered into a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him. 53 And they did not receive him, because his face was as though he would go to Jerusalem. 54 And when his disciples James and John saw this, they said, Lord, wilt thou that we command fire to come… Read the whole commentary →