Luke 9:52
He sent messengers on ahead to a Samaritan village to get things ready for him.
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51As the time approached for him to ascend to heaven, Jesus was determined to go to Jerusalem.
53But the people would not welcome him because he was determined to press on to Jerusalem.
Cross References
2 Kings 17:24The king of Assyria brought people from Babylon, Kuthah, Avva, Hamath, and Sepharvaim and settled them in the towns of Samaria instead of the Israelites. They took over ownership of Samaria and lived in its towns.
Malachi 3:1Look! I am sending my messenger, and he will prepare the way for me. The Lord you are seeking will suddenly arrive at his Temple. The messenger of the agreement you say is so happy with you is coming, says the Lord Almighty.
Luke 7:27It was written about him in Scripture: ‘Look, I'm sending my messenger to go before you to prepare your way.’
Luke 10:33Finally a Samaritan man came along. As he passed by, he saw the man and felt sorry for him.
John 8:48“Aren't we right to call you a Samaritan who is demon-possessed?” said the Jews.
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 →