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Luke 9:56 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Luke 9:56 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 9 verse 56 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For the Son of man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them. And they went to another village.”
Luke 9:56 (KJV)
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Commentary on Luke 9:56
Jesus rebukes James and John: 'For the Son of man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them.' The brothers wanted to call fire from heaven on a Samaritan village that rejected Jesus (v. 54). Jesus' rebuke clarifies His mission—salvation, not destruction. The verb 'destroy' (Greek 'apolesai,' ἀπολέσαι) and 'save' (Greek 'sōsai,' σῶσαι) create stark contrast. Jesus came to rescue, not judge (though judgment will come at His return). His first advent brings grace; His second brings judgment. The disciples' vengeful impulse revealed misunderstanding of Jesus' present mission and charact...
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Cross-References for Luke 9:56
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“but to serve”
“but overcome evil with good.”
“but that the world should be saved through him.”
“kill”
“because Christ also suffered for us”
“for I tell you that in heaven their angels always see the face of my Father who is in heaven.”
“that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.”
“Father, forgive them, for they don't know what they are doing. Dividing his garments among them”