Luke 9:56

World English Bible (2000)

For the Son of Man didn't come to destroy men's lives, but to save them." They went to another village.

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  • Matt 20:28 : 28 even as the Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."
  • John 3:17 : 17 For God didn't send his Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world should be saved through him.
  • Rom 12:21 : 21 Don't be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
  • 1 Tim 1:15 : 15 The saying is faithful and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.
  • 1 Pet 2:21-23 : 21 For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example, that you should follow his steps, 22 who did not sin, "neither was deceit found in his mouth." 23 Who, when he was cursed, didn't curse back. When he suffered, didn't threaten, but committed himself to him who judges righteously;
  • John 10:10 : 10 The thief only comes to steal, kill, and destroy. I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly.
  • John 12:47 : 47 If anyone listens to my sayings, and doesn't believe, I don't judge him. For I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.
  • Matt 5:39 : 39 But I tell you, don't resist him who is evil; but whoever strikes you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also.
  • Matt 18:10 : 10 See that you don't despise one of these little ones, for I tell you that in heaven their angels always see the face of my Father who is in heaven.
  • Luke 6:27-31 : 27 "But I tell you who hear: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, and pray for those who mistreat you. 29 To him who strikes you on the cheek, offer also the other; and from him who takes away your cloak, don't withhold your coat also. 30 Give to everyone who asks you, and don't ask him who takes away your goods to give them back again. 31 "As you would like people to do to you, do exactly so to them.
  • Luke 19:10 : 10 For the Son of Man came to seek and to save that which was lost."
  • Luke 22:51 : 51 But Jesus answered, "Let me at least do this"--and he touched his ear, and healed him.
  • Luke 23:34 : 34 Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they don't know what they are doing." Dividing his garments among them, they cast lots.

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    9Jesus said to him, "Today, salvation has come to this house, because he also is a son of Abraham.

    10For the Son of Man came to seek and to save that which was lost."

  • Matt 18:11
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    11For the Son of Man came to save that which was lost.

  • Luke 9:57
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    57As they went on the way, a certain man said to him, "I want to follow you wherever you go, Lord."

  • Mark 1:38
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    38He said to them, "Let's go elsewhere into the next towns, that I may preach there also, because I came out for this reason."

  • Mark 10:45
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    45For the Son of Man also came not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."

  • Luke 9:55
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    55But he turned and rebuked them, "You don't know of what kind of spirit you are.

  • Luke 9:50-53
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    50Jesus said to him, "Don't forbid him, for he who is not against us is for us."

    51It came to pass, when the days were near that he should be taken up, he intently set his face to go to Jerusalem,

    52and sent messengers before his face. They went, and entered into a village of the Samaritans, so as to prepare for him.

    53They didn't receive him, because he was traveling with his face set towards Jerusalem.

  • Luke 17:11-12
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    11It happened as he was on his way to Jerusalem, that he was passing along the borders of Samaria and Galilee.

    12As he entered into a certain village, ten men who were lepers met him, who stood at a distance.

  • Matt 10:5-6
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    5Jesus sent these twelve out, and commanded them, saying, "Don't go among the Gentiles, and don't enter into any city of the Samaritans.

    6Rather, go to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

  • Matt 20:28
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    28even as the Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."

  • Luke 9:6
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    6They departed, and went throughout the villages, preaching the Good News, and healing everywhere.

  • Luke 9:24
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    24For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever will lose his life for my sake, the same will save it.

  • Luke 8:1
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    1It happened soon afterwards, that he went about through cities and villages, preaching and bringing the good news of the Kingdom of God. With him were the twelve,

  • Luke 13:22
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    22He went on his way through cities and villages, teaching, and traveling on to Jerusalem.

  • Matt 9:13
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    13But you go and learn what this means: 'I desire mercy, and not sacrifice,' for I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance."

  • Luke 4:30
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    30But he, passing through the midst of them, went his way.

  • Luke 6:9
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    9Then Jesus said to them, "I will ask you something: Is it lawful on the Sabbath to do good, or to do harm? To save a life, or to kill?"

  • Luke 4:42-43
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    42When it was day, he departed and went into an uninhabited place, and the multitudes looked for him, and came to him, and held on to him, so that he wouldn't go away from them.

    43But he said to them, "I must preach the good news of the Kingdom of God to the other cities also. For this reason I have been sent."

  • Mark 5:37
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    37He allowed no one to follow him, except Peter, James, and John the brother of James.

  • Luke 14:25
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    25Now great multitudes were going with him. He turned and said to them,

  • Luke 9:11
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    11But the multitudes, perceiving it, followed him. He welcomed them, and spoke to them of the Kingdom of God, and he cured those who needed healing.

  • Mark 9:30
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    30They went out from there, and passed through Galilee. He didn't want anyone to know it.

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    47If anyone listens to my sayings, and doesn't believe, I don't judge him. For I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.

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    32I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance."

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    35Jesus went about all the cities and the villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the Good News of the Kingdom, and healing every disease and every sickness among the people.

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    9He departed there, and went into their synagogue.

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    61Another also said, "I want to follow you, Lord, but first allow me to say good-bye to those who are at my house."

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    2He sent them forth to preach the Kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.

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    26He sent him away to his house, saying, "Don't enter into the village, nor tell anyone in the village."

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    9Heal the sick who are therein, and tell them, 'The Kingdom of God has come near to you.'

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    59He said to another, "Follow me!" But he said, "Lord, allow me first to go and bury my father."

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    30Jesus answered, "A certain man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell among robbers, who both stripped him and beat him, and departed, leaving him half dead.

  • Mark 8:35
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    35For whoever wants to save his life will lose it; and whoever will lose his life for my sake and the sake of the Good News will save it.

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    34Behold, all the city came out to meet Jesus. When they saw him, they begged that he would depart from their borders.

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    1He entered into a boat, and crossed over, and came into his own city.

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    28They drew near to the village, where they were going, and he acted like he would go further.

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    23But when they persecute you in this city, flee into the next, for most certainly I tell you, you will not have gone through the cities of Israel, until the Son of Man has come.

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    2Great multitudes followed him, and he healed them there.

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    19A scribe came, and said to him, "Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go."

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    34The Son of Man has come eating and drinking, and you say, 'Behold, a gluttonous man, and a drunkard; a friend of tax collectors and sinners!'