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Luke 9:49-58 Webster Bible Translation (WBT)

49. And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out demons in thy name; and we forbad him, because he followeth not with us.

50. And Jesus said to him, Forbid him not: for he that is not against us, is for us.

51. And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be received up, he steadfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem,

52. And sent messengers before his face: and they went and entered into a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him.

53. And they did not receive him, because his face was as though he would go to Jerusalem.

54. And when his disciples James and John saw this, they said, Lord, wilt thou that we command fire to come down from heaven, and consume them, even as Elijah did?

55. But he turned, and rebuked them, and said, Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of.

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

57. And it came to pass, that as they were going in the way, a certain man said to him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.

58. And Jesus said to him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.

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