Luke 9:52

On their way, they went into a Samaritan village to make preparations for him,

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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

51As the days before his being taken up to heaven were growing few, Jesus set his face resolutely in the direction of Jerusalem; and he sent on messengers in advance.

53but the people there did not welcome him, because his face was set in the direction of Jerusalem.

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Cross References

Malachi 3:1“I am about to send my messenger and he will clear a path before me: And the Lord, who you are seeking, will suddenly come to his temple. The messenger of the covenant who you long for is already coming, says the Lord of hosts.

Luke 7:27This is the man of whom scripture says – ‘I am sending my messenger ahead of you, and he will prepare your way before you.’

Luke 10:33But a Samaritan, traveling that way, came upon the man, and, when he saw him, he was moved with compassion.

John 8:48“Aren’t we right, after all,” replied the people, “in saying that you are a Samaritan, and are possessed by 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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