Luke 9:51 — Meaning and Application

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“And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem,”

Luke 9:51

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And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name; and we forbad him, because he followeth not with us.

And Jesus said unto him, Forbid {him} not: for he that is not against us is for us.

And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem,

And sent messengers before his face: and they went, and entered into a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him.

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

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Luke 9:1

"Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases."

Luke 9:2

"And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick."

Luke 9:3

"And he said unto them, Take nothing for {your} journey, neither staves, nor scrip, neither bread, neither money; neither have two coats apiece."

Luke 9:4

"And whatsoever house ye enter into, there abide, and thence depart."

Luke 9:5

"And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them."

Luke 9:6

"And they departed, and went through the towns, preaching the gospel, and healing every where."

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