Luke 9:53 - Plain English Version

⁵³ But the people in that town said, “No. He is going to Jerusalem. We don’t like that Jerusalem mob, so he is not our friend. He can’t stay here tonight.”

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁵³ And they did not receive him, because his face was as though he would go to Jerusalem.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁵³ But [the people] would not welcome or receive or accept Him, because His face was [set as if He was] going to Jerusalem.

American Standard Version (1901)

⁵³ And they did not receive him, because his face was as though he were going to Jerusalem.

Common English Bible

⁵³ but the Samaritan villagers refused to welcome him because he was determined to go to Jerusalem.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁵³ And they would not receive him, because his face was going toward Jerusalem.

Luke 9:53 Cross References

John 4:20

So tell me who is right, you Jewish people or us Samaria people? My people have always shown respect to God by doing ceremonies on this mountain. But you Jews say that we have to go to Jerusalem to do those ceremonies and show respect to God. Who is right?”

John 4:9

The woman said, “What? You are a Jew, and I belong to Samaria. So why do you ask me for a drink of water?” You see, the Jews were not friends with the Samaria people.