Luke 9:52

And he sent messengers before his face; and they went and entered into a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

And sent messengers before his face: and they went, and entered into a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him.

In Context

51And it came to pass, when the days were being completed that he should be received up, he steadfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem.

53And they did not receive him, because his face was directed toward Jerusalem.

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Cross References

Luke 7:27This is he, of whom it is written: Behold, I send forth my messenger before thy face, Who shall prepare thy way before thee.

Luke 10:33And a certain Samaritan, as he was journeying, came where he was, and seeing him had compassion;

John 8:48The Jews answered and said to him: Say we not well, that thou art a Samaritan, and hast a demon?

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 →

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