Luke 9:52 net — He sent messengers on ahead of him. As they went along, they entered a Samaritan village to make things ready in advanc…

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"He sent messengers on ahead of him. As they went along, they entered a Samaritan village to make things ready in advance for him,"

— Luke 9:52, NET Bible

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Luke 9 — Context

49

On the Right Side John answered,“Master, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him because he is not a disciple along with us.”

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But Jesus said to him,“Do not stop him, for whoever is not against you is for you.”

51

Rejection in Samaria Now when the days drew near for him to be taken up, Jesus set out resolutely to go to Jerusalem.

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He sent messengers on ahead of him. As they went along, they entered a Samaritan village to make things ready in advance for him,

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but the villagers refused to welcome him, because he was determined to go to Jerusalem.

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Now when his disciples James and John saw this, they said,“Lord, do you want us to call fire to come down from heaven and consume them?”

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But Jesus turned and rebuked them,

Luke 9:52 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 9:52 say?
Luke 9:52 in the NET Bible reads: “He sent messengers on ahead of him. As they went along, they entered a Samaritan village to make things ready in advance for him,”
Where is Luke 9:52 in the Bible?
Luke 9:52 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 9, verse 52.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 9:52.
What translation should I read Luke 9:52 in?
Luke 9:52 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 9:52?
Luke 9:52 reads (NET): “He sent messengers on ahead of him. As they went along, they entered a Samaritan village to make things ready in advance for him,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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