Luke 9:53

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

But the people there refused to welcome Him, because He was heading for Jerusalem.

World English Bible (WEB)

They didn’t receive him, because he was traveling with his face set towards Jerusalem.

Strong's King James

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}.

The F.O.G *

(53) They didn't accept Him because His face (purpose) was travelling towards Yerushalayim.

The F.O.G Message *

[53] But the villagers refused to welcome Him because His destination was Jerusalem – their cultural prejudices overriding hospitality.

Young's Literal Translation

and they did not receive him, because his face was going on to Jerusalem.

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