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Luke 9:52
And he sent men before: and they came to a small town of Samaria to make ready for him.
Luke 9:52 · Bible in Basic English
Luke 9:52 in other translations
And sent messengers before his face: and they went, and entered into a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him.
He sent messengers on ahead, who went into a village of the Samaritans to make arrangements for Him.
and sent messengers before his face. They went and entered into a village of the Samaritans, so as to prepare for him.
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In context
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?
55 But turning round he said sharp words to them.
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