Luke 9:53
But the people would not welcome him because he was determined to press on to Jerusalem.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
And they did not receive him, because his face was as though he would go to Jerusalem.
In Context
52He sent messengers on ahead to a Samaritan village to get things ready for him.
Cross References
John 4:9“You're a Jew, and I'm a Samaritan woman. How can you ask me for a drink?” the woman replied, for Jews don't associate with Samaritans.
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 →