For the Son of Man did not come to destroy men’s lives but to save them. ” And they went to another village.
Parallel translations
- WEB For the Son of Man didn’t come to destroy men’s lives, but to save them.” They went to another village.
- KJV For the Son of man is not come to destroy men’s lives, but to save them. And they went to another village.
- BSB And He and His disciples went on to another village.
- NASB And they went on to another village.
- NLT So they went on to another village.
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Quick answer
Jesus says the Son of Man came to save lives, not destroy them, and they go to another village. His purpose is salvation, not condemnation.
Overview
Jesus defines His mission in terms of saving rather than destroying, in direct contrast to the disciples' request. (Some early manuscripts do not include the fuller saying, but its substance accords with Jesus' clear teaching elsewhere, as in John 3:17.) By simply moving on to another village, He models patience and the priority of mercy in this age of grace.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 13
- Matt 20:28even as the Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
- Rom 12:21Don’t be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
- John 3:17For God didn’t send his Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world should be saved through him.
- Luke 19:10For the Son of Man came to seek and to save that which was lost.”
- John 10:10The thief only comes to steal, kill, and destroy. I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly.
- 1 Pet 2:21–23For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example, that you should follow his steps,
- Matt 18:10See that you don’t despise one of these little ones, for I tell you that in heaven their angels always see the face of my Father who is in heaven.
- Luke 6:27–31“But I tell you who hear: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,
- 1 Tim 1:15The saying is faithful and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.
- Luke 22:51But Jesus answered, “Let me at least do this” — and he touched his ear, and healed him.
- Luke 23:34Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they don’t know what they are doing.” Dividing his garments among them, they cast lots.
- John 12:47If anyone listens to my sayings, and doesn’t believe, I don’t judge him. For I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.
- Matt 5:39But I tell you, don’t resist him who is evil; but whoever strikes you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also.
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