53 But they would not receive him, because his behavior was as though he would go to Jerusalem.

54 [a]And when his disciples, James and John saw it, they said, Lord, wilt thou that we command, that fire come down from heaven, and consume them, even as (A)Elijah did?

55 But Jesus turned about, and rebuked them, and said, Ye know not of what [b]spirit ye are.

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Footnotes

  1. Luke 9:54 We must take heed of the immoderateness of zeal, and fond imitation, even in good causes, that whatsoever we do, we do it to God’s glory, and the profit of our neighbor.
  2. Luke 9:55 So speak the Hebrews, that is, you know not what will, mind, and counsel you are of: so the gifts of God are called the spirit, because they are given of God’s Spirit, and so are they, that are contrary to them, which proceed of the wicked spirit, as the spirit of covetousness, of pride, and madness.

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