53 And they did not receive him, because his face was as though he would go to Jerusalem.
53 but the people there did not welcome him, because he was heading for Jerusalem.
53 But the people did not receive him, because his face was set toward Jerusalem.
53 But when the Samaritans learned that his destination was Jerusalem, they refused hospitality.
53 But they did not receive Him, because His face was set for the journey to Jerusalem.
53 But the people of the village did not welcome Jesus because he was on his way to Jerusalem.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Luke 9:53
Commentary on Luke 9:51-56
(Read Luke 9:51-56)
The disciples did not consider that the conduct of the Samaritans was rather the effect of national prejudices and bigotry, than of enmity to the word and worship of God; and through they refused to receive Christ and his disciples, they did not ill use or injure them, so that the case was widely different from that of Ahaziah and Elijah. Nor were they aware that the gospel dispensation was to be marked by miracles of mercy. But above all, they were ignorant of the prevailing motives of their own hearts, which were pride and carnal ambition. Of this our Lord warned them. It is easy for us to say, Come, see our zeal for the Lord! and to think we are very faithful in his cause, when we are seeking our own objects, and even doing harm instead of good to others.