Luke 9:56
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“And He and His disciples went on to another village.”
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BSBPD
“And He and His disciples went on to another village.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)KJVPD
“For the Son of man is not come to destroy men’s lives, but to save them. And they went to another village.”
King James Version · Public DomainASVPD
“And they went to another village.”
American Standard Version · Public DomainYLTPD
“for the Son of Man did not come to destroy men's lives, but to save;' and they went on to another village.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainCross references
Other passages that echo Luke 9:56 — 13 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Matthew 5:39But I tell you not to resist an evil person. If someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also;
- Matthew 18:10See that you do not look down on any of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of My Father in heaven.
- Matthew 20:28just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.”
- Luke 6:27But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,
- Luke 19:10For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”
- Luke 22:51But Jesus answered, “No more of this!” And He touched the man’s ear and healed him.
- Luke 23:34Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up His garments by casting lots.
- John 3:17For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him.
- John 10:10The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I have come that they may have life, and have it in all its fullness.
- John 12:47As for anyone who hears My words and does not keep them, I do not judge him. For I have not come to judge the world, but to save the world.
- Romans 12:21Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
- 1 Timothy 1:15This is a trustworthy saying, worthy of full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the worst.
- 1 Peter 2:21For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His footsteps:
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