Luke 9:54 bbe — And when his disciples, James and John, saw this, they said, Lord, may we send fire from heaven and put an end to them?

Bible in Basic English

"And when his disciples, James and John, saw this, they said, Lord, may we send fire from heaven and put an end to them?"

— Luke 9:54, Bible in Basic English

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Luke 9 — Context

51

And it came about that when the days were near for him to be taken up, his face was turned to go to Jerusalem,

52

And he sent men before: and they came to a small town of Samaria to make ready for him.

53

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

54

And when his disciples, James and John, saw this, they said, Lord, may we send fire from heaven and put an end to them?

55

But turning round he said sharp words to them.

56

And they went to another small town.

57

And when they were on the way, a certain man said to him, I will come after you wherever you go.

Luke 9:54 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 9:54 say?
Luke 9:54 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And when his disciples, James and John, saw this, they said, Lord, may we send fire from heaven and put an end to them?”
Where is Luke 9:54 in the Bible?
Luke 9:54 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 9, verse 54.
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 9:54.
What translation should I read Luke 9:54 in?
Luke 9:54 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 9:54?
Luke 9:54 reads (BBE): “And when his disciples, James and John, saw this, they said, Lord, may we send fire from heaven and put an end to them?” 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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