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Luke 9:52

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 9:52 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “and sent messengers before his face: and they went, and entered into a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

and sent messengers before his face: and they went, and entered into a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him.
Luke 9:52 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 9

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
49And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out demons in thy name; and we forbade him, because he followeth not with us.
50But Jesus said unto him, Forbid [him] not: for he that is not against you is for you.
51And it came to pass, when the days were well-nigh come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem,
52and sent messengers before his face: and they went, and entered into a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him.
53And they did not receive him, because his face was [as though he were] going to Jerusalem.
54And when his disciples James and John saw [this], they said, Lord, wilt thou that we bid fire to come down from heaven, and consume them?
55But he turned, and rebuked them.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And sent messengers before his face, etc.] Who very likely were his two disciples, James and John, since they so highly resented the ill treatment their master met with from the Samaritans: and they went; before him: and entered into a village of the Samaritans; or “city”, as the Vulgate Latin, Persic, and Ethiopic versions read, and so one of Stephens's copies; which lay in the way from Galilee to Judea, where the disciples had been forbid to enter, that is, in order to preach, (<401005>Matthew 10:5) To make ready for him; to prepare a lodging, and proper food for him and his disciples, as they passed on in their journey, for his intention was not to make any stay there.”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“messengers before his face . . . to make ready for him--He had not done this before; but now, instead of avoiding, He seems to court publicity--all now hastening to maturity.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Sent messengers - In the original the word is “angels;” and the use of that word here shows that the word “angel” in the Bible does not always mean heavenly beings. To make ready - To prepare a place, lodgings, refreshments. He had no reason to expect that he would experience any kind treatment from the Samaritans if he came suddenly among them, and if they saw that he was going to Jerusalem. He therefore made provision beforehand, and thus has shown us that it is not “improper’ to look out beforehand for the supply of our wants, and to guard against want and poverty. Samaritans - See the notes at Matthew 10:5. They had no dealings with the Jews, John 4:9. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“He sent messengers to make ready - A lodging and needful entertainment for him and those with him. Luke 9:53”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“9:52-53 a Samaritan village: Jews and Samaritans had a history of conflict and racial prejudice; they hated each other (see study note on 10:33). The Samaritans, who worshiped on Mount Gerizim, probably assumed that Jesus was traveling to Jerusalem to worship there.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“sent: Luk 7:27, Luk 10:1; Mal 3:1 and they: Mat 10:5 the Samaritans: Luk 10:33, Luk 17:16; Kg2 17:24-33; Ezr 4:1-5; Joh 8:48 Luke 9:53”
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