Luke 9:51
New International Version
As the time approached for him to be taken up to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem.

New Living Translation
As the time drew near for him to ascend to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem.

English Standard Version
When the days drew near for him to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem.

Berean Standard Bible
As the day of His ascension approached, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem.

Berean Literal Bible
And it came to pass in the completing of the days of His ascension, that He steadfastly set the face to go to Jerusalem.

King James Bible
And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem,

New King James Version
Now it came to pass, when the time had come for Him to be received up, that He steadfastly set His face to go to Jerusalem,

New American Standard Bible
When the days were approaching for His ascension, He was determined to go to Jerusalem;

NASB 1995
When the days were approaching for His ascension, He was determined to go to Jerusalem;

NASB 1977
And it came about, when the days were approaching for His ascension, that He resolutely set His face to go to Jerusalem;

Legacy Standard Bible
Now it happened that when the days for Him to be taken up were soon to be fulfilled, He set His face to go to Jerusalem;

Amplified Bible
Now when the time was approaching for Him to be taken up [to heaven], He was determined to go to Jerusalem [to fulfill His purpose].

Christian Standard Bible
When the days were coming to a close for him to be taken up, he determined to journey to Jerusalem.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
When the days were coming to a close for Him to be taken up, He determined to journey to Jerusalem.

American Standard Version
And it came to pass, when the days were well-nigh come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem,

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And it was that when the days of his ascent were fulfilled, he prepared himself to go to Jerusalem.

Contemporary English Version
Not long before it was time for Jesus to be taken up to heaven, he made up his mind to go to Jerusalem.

Douay-Rheims Bible
And it came to pass, when the days of his assumption were accomplishing, that he steadfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem.

English Revised Version
And it came to pass, when the days were well-nigh come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The time was coming closer for Jesus to be taken to heaven. So he was determined to go to Jerusalem.

Good News Translation
As the time drew near when Jesus would be taken up to heaven, he made up his mind and set out on his way to Jerusalem.

International Standard Version
When the days grew closer for Jesus to be taken up to heaven, he was determined to continue his journey to Jerusalem.

Literal Standard Version
And it came to pass, in the completing of the days of His being taken up, that He fixed His face to go on to Jerusalem,

Majority Standard Bible
As the day of His ascension approached, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem.

New American Bible
When the days for his being taken up were fulfilled, he resolutely determined to journey to Jerusalem,

NET Bible
Now when the days drew near for him to be taken up, Jesus set out resolutely to go to Jerusalem.

New Revised Standard Version
When the days drew near for him to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem.

New Heart English Bible
It came to pass, when the days were near that he should be taken up, he intently set his face to go to Jerusalem,

Webster's Bible Translation
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,

Weymouth New Testament
Now when the time drew near for Him to be received up again into Heaven, He proceeded with fixed purpose towards Jerusalem, and sent messengers before Him.

World English Bible
It came to pass, when the days were near that he should be taken up, he intently set his face to go to Jerusalem

Young's Literal Translation
And it came to pass, in the completing of the days of his being taken up, that he fixed his face to go on to Jerusalem,

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Context
The Samaritans Reject Jesus
50“Do not stop him,” Jesus replied, “for whoever is not against you is for you.” 51 As 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.…

Cross References
Mark 16:19
After the Lord Jesus had spoken to them, He was taken up into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God.

Luke 9:57
As they were walking along the road, someone said to Jesus, "I will follow You wherever You go."

Luke 13:22
Then Jesus traveled throughout the towns and villages, teaching as He made His way toward Jerusalem.

Luke 17:11
While Jesus was on His way to Jerusalem, He was passing between Samaria and Galilee.

Luke 18:31
Then Jesus took the Twelve aside and said to them, "Look, we are going up to Jerusalem, and everything the prophets have written about the Son of Man will be fulfilled.

Luke 19:11
While the people were listening to this, Jesus proceeded to tell them a parable, because He was near Jerusalem and they thought the kingdom of God would appear imminently.

Luke 19:28
After Jesus had said this, He went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem.


Treasury of Scripture

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,

that.

Luke 24:51
And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven.

2 Kings 2:1-3,11
And it came to pass, when the LORD would take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal…

Mark 16:19
So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God.

he stedfastly.

Luke 12:50
But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished!

Isaiah 50:5-9
The Lord GOD hath opened mine ear, and I was not rebellious, neither turned away back…

Acts 20:22-24
And now, behold, I go bound in the spirit unto Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall befall me there: …

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Luke 9
1. Jesus sends his apostles to work miracles, and to preach.
7. Herod desires to see Jesus.
10. The apostles return.
12. Jesus feeds five thousand;
18. inquires what opinion the world had of him; foretells his passion;
23. proposes to all the pattern of his patience.
28. The transfiguration.
37. He heals the lunatic;
43. again forewarns his disciples of his passion;
46. commends humility;
51. bids them to show mildness toward all, without desire of revenge.
57. Many would follow him, but upon conditions.














(51) When the time was come that he should be received up.--Literally, When the days of His assumption were being fulfilled. The noun is peculiar to St. Luke, and is derived from the verb used of the Ascension, in Mark 16:19, 1Timothy 3:16. It can here refer to nothing else, and the passage, as occurring in the midst of a narrative, is remarkable. It is as though St. Luke looked on all that follows as seen in the light of the Ascension. Every word and act was consciously a step forward to that great consummation.

Verses 51-56. - The Samaritan insult to the Lord. The Master's reception of it. Verse 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. This is a very solemn introduction to this great section of St. Luke's writing. It at once marks off all that now follows as a winding-up of the earthly ministry. The expression, "that he should be received up," is simply the rendering of one Greek word, which signifies "ascension." The Passion, the cross, and the grave are passed over here, and the glorious goal alone is spoken cf. What a lesson of comfort is here suggested! The words in the Greek original, "he steadfastly set his face," are evidently literally translated from a well-known Aramaic (Hebrew) expression.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
As
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

the
τὰς (tas)
Article - Accusative Feminine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

day
ἡμέρας (hēmeras)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural
Strong's 2250: A day, the period from sunrise to sunset.

of
τῆς (tēs)
Article - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

His
αὐτοῦ (autou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

ascension
ἀναλήμψεως (analēmpseōs)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 354: A taking up, lifting up. From analambano; ascension.

approached,
συμπληροῦσθαι (symplērousthai)
Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive
Strong's 4845: To fill completely; pass: To be completed. From sun and pleroo; to implenish completely, i.e. to swamp, or to accomplish.

[Jesus]
αὐτὸς (autos)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

resolutely set out
ἐστήρισεν (estērisen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 4741: From a presumed derivative of histemi; to set fast, i.e. to turn resolutely in a certain direction, or to confirm.

for
εἰς (eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

Jerusalem.
Ἰερουσαλήμ (Ierousalēm)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 2419: Of Hebrew origin; Hierusalem, the capitol of Palestine.


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