Luke 9:51-56·~1 min
The Samaritans Reject Jesus
As his ascension approaches, Jesus resolutely turns toward Jerusalem and sends messengers ahead into a Samaritan village. The village refuses him because of his destination, James and John ask for fire, Jesus rebukes them, and they move on to another village.
A51s the day of His ascension approached, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem. 52He sent messengers on ahead, who went into a village of the Samaritans to make arrangements for Him. 53But the people there refused to welcome Him, because He was heading for Jerusalem. 54When the disciples James and John saw this, they asked, “Lord, do You want us to call down fire from heaven to consume them?” 55But Jesus turned and rebuked them. 56And He and His disciples went on to another village.
Section summaryAs the time of his departure draws near, Jesus sets his face toward Jerusalem and sends messengers into a Samaritan village. The village refuses him because of his destination, and James and John want judgment brought down. Jesus rebukes them, and they go on to another village.
Role in the chapterThis section shows Jesus’ deliberate movement toward Jerusalem and his refusal of retaliatory fire.