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51 And it followed, when the time was come that he should be received up, then he set his face to go to Jerusalem, and sent messengers before him. 52 And they went and entered into a city of the Samaritans, to make ready for him. 53 But the Samaritans would not receive him, because his face was set toward Jerusalem. 54 When his disciples James and John saw that, they said, Lord, would you have us call fire down from heaven to consume them, even as Elijah did?

55 Jesus turned about and rebuked them, saying, You know not what manner of spirit you are of. The Son of man has not come to destroy men’s lives, but to save them.

56 And they set off for another town.

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