Luke 9:53

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

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Luke 9:53

And they did not receiue him, because his face was as though he would goe to Hierusalem.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

But they did not receive Him, because He was traveling toward Jerusalem.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And they did not receive him, because his face was `as though he were' going to Jerusalem.
- American Standard Version (1901)

But they would not have him there, because he was clearly going to Jerusalem.
- Basic English Bible

And they did not receive him, because his face was [turned as] going to Jerusalem.
- Darby Bible

And they did not receive him, because his face was as though he would go to Jerusalem.
- Webster's Bible

But the people there would not receive Him, because He was evidently going to Jerusalem.
- Weymouth Bible

They didn't receive him, because he was traveling with his face set towards Jerusalem.
- World English Bible

And thei resseyueden not hym, for the face `was of hym goynge in to Jerusalem.
- Wycliffe Bible

and they did not receive him, because his face was going on to Jerusalem.
- Youngs Literal Bible

Bible Commentary for Luke 9:53

Wesley's Notes for Luke 9:53


9:53 His face was as though he would go to Jerusalem - It plainly appeared, he was going to worship at the temple, and thereby, in effect, to condemn the Samaritan worship at Mount Gerizim.



People's Bible Notes for Luke 9:53


Lu 9:53 They did not receive him. Because he was evidently journeying to Jerusalem. This stirred up their bigotry. They thus not only refused Jesus as a prophet, but violated the sacred duties of hospitality. The refusal to receive a religious teacher was considered rejection of his claims.

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