Luke 9:56
What does Luke 9:56 mean?
A plain-English look at Luke 9:56 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Luke 9:56 means
They went on to another village. After the rebuke and refusal, Jesus and his followers continued their journey rather than retaliating. This shows persistence in mission and refusal to be deterred by opposition. The movement to another village models patient endurance and continued service despite rejection, reflecting the nature of Jesus’ itinerant ministry. It also creates space for subsequent encounters that illuminate what genuine discipleship requires—decisive following, readiness to forsake comforts, and single-mindedness as described in the next episodes (vv.57–62).
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And they went to another village.
KJV
King James Version · 1611For the Son of man is not come to destroy men’s lives, but to save them. And they went to another village.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And they went to another village.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And they went to another small town.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862for the Son of Man did not come to destroy men's lives, but to save;' and they went on to another village.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The Son of man came not to destroy souls, but to save. And they went into another town.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And they went to another village.
Context
This verse follows the rebuke (v.55) and marks the practical result: movement rather than conflict. Luke emphasizes the forward motion toward Jerusalem (v.51) and frames the next set of personal encounters with would-be followers. The shift from public rejection to private calls to follow (vv.57–62) highlights the chapter’s focus on the personal cost and demands of discipleship.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Matthew 20:28
even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.
- Luke 23:34
And Jesus said, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And parting his garments among them, they cast lots.
- 1 Peter 2:21
For hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that ye should follow his steps:
- Romans 12:21
Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
- Luke 6:27
But I say unto you that hear, Love your enemies, do good to them that hate you,
- Luke 19:10
For the Son of man came to seek and to save that which was lost.
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