Luke 9:56

King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

For the Son of man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them. And they went to another village.

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  • Matt 20:28 : 28 Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.
  • John 3:17 : 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
  • Rom 12:21 : 21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
  • 1 Tim 1:15 : 15 This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.
  • 1 Pet 2:21-23 : 21 For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: 22 Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth: 23 Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously:
  • John 10:10 : 10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.
  • John 12:47 : 47 And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.
  • Matt 5:39 : 39 But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
  • Matt 18:10 : 10 Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.
  • Luke 6:27-31 : 27 But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, 28 Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. 29 And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not to take thy coat also. 30 Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask them not again. 31 And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.
  • Luke 19:10 : 10 For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.
  • Luke 22:51 : 51 And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And he touched his ear, and healed him.
  • Luke 23:34 : 34 Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.

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