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Luke 9:51
And it came about that when the days were near for him to be taken up, his face was turned to go to Jerusalem,
Luke 9:51 · Bible in Basic English
Luke 9:51 in other translations
And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem,
As the day of His ascension approached, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem.
It came to pass, when the days were near that he should be taken up, he intently set his face to go to Jerusalem
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In context
48 And said to them, Whoever gives honour to this child in my name, gives honour to me: and whoever gives honour to me, gives honour to him who sent me: for whoever is least among you all, that man is great.
49 And John, answering, said, Master, we saw a man driving out evil spirits in your name, and we did not let him do it, because he was not one of us.
50 But Jesus said to him, Let him do it, for he who is not against you is for you.
51 And it came about that when the days were near for him to be taken up, his face was turned to go to Jerusalem,
52 And he sent men before: and they came to a small town of Samaria to make ready for him.
53 But they would not have him there, because he was clearly going to Jerusalem.
54 And when his disciples, James and John, saw this, they said, Lord, may we send fire from heaven and put an end to them?
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