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Luke 9:53-55
Contemporary English Version
Luke 9:53-55
Contemporary English Version
53 But he was on his way to Jerusalem, so the people there refused to welcome him. 54 (A) When the disciples James and John saw what was happening, they asked, “Lord, do you want us to call down fire from heaven to destroy these people?”[a]
55 But Jesus turned and corrected them for what they had said.[b]
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Luke 9:53-55
New International Version
Luke 9:53-55
New International Version
53 but the people there did not welcome him, because he was heading for Jerusalem. 54 When the disciples James and John(A) saw this, they asked, “Lord, do you want us to call fire down from heaven to destroy them[a]?”(B) 55 But Jesus turned and rebuked them.
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- Luke 9:54 Some manuscripts them, just as Elijah did
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