Luke 9:53
And they did not receive him, because his face was as though he would go to Jerusalem.
Context
This verse from Luke Chapter 9 connects to 4 cross-references. The twelve are sent out. Herod is perplexed about Jesus. Five thousand are fed. Peter's confession at Caesarea Philippi. The first passion prediction. The transfiguration on the mountain. Healing a demon-possessed boy the disciples could not heal. A second passion …
Other Translations
And they did not receive him, because his face was as though he were going to Jerusalem.
and they did not receive him, because his face was going on to Jerusalem.
But they would not have him there, because he was clearly going to Jerusalem.
Cross References
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