Luke 9:56
for the Son of man came not to destroy mens lives, but to save them. And they went to another village.
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
In Context
55But He turned and rebuked them, and said, Ye know not what spirit ye are of:
Cross References
Matthew 18:10See that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I tell you, that their angels in heaven do continually appear in the presence of my father, who is in heaven:
Matthew 20:28as the Son of man came not to be ministred unto, but to minister and to give his life a ransom for many.
Luke 19:10For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.
Luke 23:34And Jesus said, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his garments, and cast lots for them.
John 10:10The thief cometh only to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they may have life, and may have it in perfection.
Romans 12:21Be not 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 →