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49 Then said John to Jesus, master, we saw one casting out demons in your name, and we oppos'd it, because he does not follow you with us. 50 but Jesus said to him, don't oppose it: for he that is not against us, is for us. 51 Now the time of his assumption drawing nigh, he was fix'd in his resolution to go to Jerusalem: 52 and he sent messengers before, who went to a town of the Samaritans, to prepare a lodging for him. 53 but they would not entertain him, because he appear'd to them, as if he was going to Jerusalem. 54 his disciples James and John observing this, said, Lord, shall we command fire to descend from heaven, as Elias did, in order to consume them? 55 but Jesus turn'd, and rebuked them, saying, you don't know by what spirit you are moved. 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 At another time, as they were walking in the road, a man said to him, I will be your follower, wherever you go. 58 Jesus answered him, foxes have their kennels, and birds of the air their nests, but the son of man hath not where to lay his head. 59 Then he said to another, follow me: but he replied, Lord, let me stay first, till I bury my father. 60 Jesus said to him, let the dead bury their dead; but do you go and preach the kingdom of God. 61 another likewise said, I will be your follower; but let me first go home, and settle the affairs of my family. 62 Jesus answered him, whoever puts his hand to the plough, and looks back, is not fit to be employ'd in the kingdom of God. Luke 9:49-62, Mace New Testament. Public domain.
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