Luke 9:56
For the Son of Man did not come to destroy people's lives but to save them.” And they went on to another village.
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In Context
55But he turned and rebuked them, saying, “You do not know what kind of spirit you belong to.
57As they were going along the road, someone said to him, “I will follow yoʋ wherever yoʋ go, Lord.”
Cross References
Matthew 18:10“Be careful not to despise one of these little ones, for I tell you that their angels in heaven continually see the face of my Father in heaven.
Matthew 20:28just as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
Luke 19:10For the Son of Man came to seek and save the lost.”
Luke 23:34But Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” Then they cast lots to divide his garments.
John 10:10The thief comes only to steal, kill, and destroy. I have come that they may have life, and have it abundantly.
Romans 12:21Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
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 →