Luke 9:56

And He and His disciples went on to another village.

Berean Standard Bible

Study note

Setting — Jesus speaks to His disciples immediately after rebuking them for a hostile impulse, just as they prepare to move to a new location.

The words — ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου (ho huios tou anthrōpou) denotes the Son of Man, while οὐκ ἦλθεν ψυχὰς ἀπολέσαι (ouk ēlthen psuchas apolesai) literally states He did not come to destroy souls.

The thread — This theme of non-destruction and life-giving purpose parallels Matthew 20:28, John 3:17, and Romans 12:21.

Why it lands — The text establishes that His mission actively preserves life rather than executing judgment, requiring the reader to align their actions with preservation instead of retaliation.

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The Greek words

ὁho<the>γὰρgarfor υἱὸςhuiosthe son τοῦtou<the>ἀνθρώπουanthrōpouof man οὐκouknot ἦλθενēlthencame ψυχὰςpsuchassouls ἀνθρώπωνanthrōpōnof men ἀπολέσαι,apolesaito destroy ἀλλὰallabut σῶσαι.sōsaito save.καὶkaiand ἐπορεύθησανeporeuthēsanthey went εἰςeisto ἑτέρανheterananother κώμην.¶kōmēnvillage.

King James Version

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

Cross-references

Matthew 20:28 just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.”
John 3:17 For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him.
Romans 12:21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Luke 19:10 For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”
John 10:10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I have come that they may have life, and have it in all its fullness.
Matthew 18:10 See that you do not look down on any of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of My Father in heaven.
1 Peter 2:21 For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His footsteps:
Luke 6:27 But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,
1 Timothy 1:15 This is a trustworthy saying, worthy of full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the worst.
Luke 22:51 But Jesus answered, “No more of this!” And He touched the man’s ear and healed him.