Luke 9:53

And they did not receive him, because his face was as though he would go to Jerusalem.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Luke 9:53

BSB

But the people there refused to welcome Him, because He was heading for Jerusalem.

AKJV

And they did not receive him, because his face was as though he would go to Jerusalem.

CPDV

And they would not receive him, because his face was going toward Jerusalem.

ERV

And they did not receive him, because his face was as though he were going to Jerusalem.

NHEB

But they did not receive him, because he was traveling with his face set towards Jerusalem.

SMT

And they received him not, for his face was going to Jerusalem.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Luke 9:53

AndG2532ConjunctiontheydidG1209Verb notG3756 receiveG1209Verb himG846 becauseG3754Conjunction hisG846 faceG4383Noun Neuter wasG2258VerbasthoughhewouldgoG4198Verb toG1519Preposition JerusalemG2419Noun Location

Commentary for Luke 9:53

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Luke 9:53

Summary

Samaritans reject Jesus due to religious prejudice

Place

Samaria

Event

Samaritans refuse Jesus hospitality

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD