Luke 9:56

“For the Son of man is not come to destroy men’s lives, but to save them. And they went to another village.”

"For the Son of man is not come to destroy men’s lives, but to save them. And they went to another village." - Luke 9:56
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What does Luke 9:56 mean?

In Luke 9:56 (KJV), Jesus says, "For the Son of man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them. And they went to another village." This verse is a powerful statement about the nature and purpose of Jesus' ministry on earth. It signifies Jesus' mission to bring…

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The Mission of Mercy: Understanding Luke 9:56

In the intricacies of human relationships, misunderstandings often plague our interactions. When the disciples, witnessing the rejection of their Master in Samaria, desired to call down fire from heaven on the inhospitable village, they revealed a common human response to…

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A Prayer for Compassion and Understanding in our Lives

Heavenly Father, We come before You with humble hearts, seeking Your guidance and mercy as we reflect upon the profound truth found in Your Word, specifically in Luke 9:56: "For the Son of man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them. And they went to another…

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Luke 9:56 - "For the Son of man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them. And they went to another village."
Luke 23:56 - "And they returned, and prepared spices and ointments; and rested the sabbath day according to the commandment."
Luke 1:56 - "And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned to her own house."
Luke 12:56 - "Ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky and of the earth; but how is it that ye do not discern this time?"
Luke 8:56 - "And her parents were astonished: but he charged them that they should tell no man what was done."
Luke 22:56 - "But a certain maid beheld him as he sat by the fire, and earnestly looked upon him, and said, This man was also with him."
Isaiah 56:9 - "¶ All ye beasts of the field, come to devour, yea, all ye beasts in the forest."
Psalms 56:9 - "When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know; for God is for me."
Judges 9:56 - "¶ Thus God rendered the wickedness of Abimelech, which he did unto his father, in slaying his seventy brethren:"
"And they returned, and prepared spices and ointments; and rested the sabbath day according to the commandment." - Luke 23:56
Luke 8:54-56 (KJVA) 54 And he put them all out, and took her by the hand, and called, saying, Maid, arise. 55 And her spirit came again, and she arose straightway: and he commanded to give her meat. 56 And her parents were astonished: but he charged them that they should tell no man what was done.
Luke 8:54-56 (KJVA) 54 And he put them all out, and took her by the hand, and called, saying, Maid, arise. 55 And her spirit came again, and she arose straightway: and he commanded to give her meat. 56 And her parents were astonished: but he charged them that they should tell no man what was done.
"And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned to her own house." - Luke 1:56
"And her parents were astonished: but he charged them that they should tell no man what was done." - Luke 8:56
Isaiah 56:9 All you beasts of the field, come to devour, All you beasts in the forest.
Luke 23:55-56 - "The women who had come with Jesus from Galilee followed Joseph and saw the tomb and how his body was laid in it. Then they went home and prepared spices and perfumes. But they rested on the Sabbath in obedience to the commandment."
"Ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky and of the earth; but how is it that ye do not discern this time?" - Luke 12:56
"¶ All ye beasts of the field, come to devour, yea, all ye beasts in the forest." - Isaiah 56:9
"But a certain maid beheld him as he sat by the fire, and earnestly looked upon him, and said, This man was also with him." - Luke 22:56
"¶ Thus God rendered the wickedness of Abimelech, which he did unto his father, in slaying his seventy brethren:" - Judges 9:56
"When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know; for God is for me." - Psalms 56:9
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