Luke 19:14

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

But the people of his country hated him, and they sent messengers to the foreign country to say, “We don't want this man to be our king.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 23:7

but with a sharp spear and are burnt on the spot.

Isaiah 49:7

Israel, I am the holy LORD God, the one who rescues you. You are slaves of rulers and of a nation who despises you. Now this is what I promise: kings and rulers will honour you by kneeling at your feet. You can trust me! I am your LORD, the holy God of Israel, and you are my chosen ones.

Zechariah 11:8

In less than a month, I became impatient with three shepherds who didn't like me, and I got rid of them.

Luke 14:32

If he thinks he won't be able to defend himself, he will send messengers and ask for peace while the other king is still a long way off.

Luke 19:13

But before leaving, he called in ten servants and gave each of them some money. He told them, “Use this to earn more money until I get back.”

Luke 19:15

After the prince had been made king, he returned and called in his servants. He asked them how much they had earned with the money they had been given.

Luke 19:27

Now bring me the enemies who didn't want me to be their king. Kill them while I watch!”

John 1:11

He came into his own world, but his own nation did not welcome him.

John 15:18

If the people of this world hate you, just remember that they hated me first.

1 Samuel 8:7

The LORD answered: Samuel, do everything they want you to do. I am really the one they have rejected as their king.