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THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO LUKE - Chapter 9 - Verse 52

Verse 52. Sent messengers. In the original the word is angels; and the use of that word here shows that the word angel in the Bible does not always mean heavenly beings.

To make ready. To prepare a place, lodgings, refreshments. He had no reason to expect that he would experience any kind treatment from the Samaritans if he came suddenly among them, and if they saw that he was going to Jerusalem. He therefore made provision beforehand, and thus has shown us that it is not improper to look out beforehand for the supply of our wants, and to guard against want and poverty.

Samaritans, See Barnes "Mt 10:5"

 

{v} "Samaritans" Joh 4:4

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