Luke 9:53

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

But the people there refused to welcome Him, because He was heading for Jerusalem.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
They didn’t receive him, because he was traveling with his face set towards Jerusalem.
World English Bible (WEB)
And{G2532} they did{G1209} not{G3756} receive{G1209}{(G5662)} him{G846}, because{G3754} his{G846} face{G4383} was{G2258}{(G5713)} as though he would go{G4198}{(G5740)} to{G1519} Jerusalem{G2419}.
Strong's King James
(53) They didn't accept Him because His face (purpose) was travelling towards Yerushalayim.
The F.O.G*
[53] But the villagers refused to welcome Him because His destination was Jerusalem – their cultural prejudices overriding hospitality.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
and they did not receive him, because his face was going on to Jerusalem.
Young's Literal Translation

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