Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version When the disciples James and John saw this, they asked, “Lord, do you want us to call fire down from heaven to destroy them?” New Living Translation When James and John saw this, they said to Jesus, “Lord, should we call down fire from heaven to burn them up?” English Standard Version And when his disciples James and John saw it, they said, “Lord, do you want us to tell fire to come down from heaven and consume them?” Berean Standard Bible When the disciples James and John saw this, they asked, “Lord, do You want us to call down fire from heaven to consume them?” Berean Literal Bible And the disciples James and John having seen it, said, "Lord, will You that we should call fire to come down from heaven and to consume them?" King James Bible And when his disciples James and John saw this, they said, Lord, wilt thou that we command fire to come down from heaven, and consume them, even as Elias did? New King James Version And when His disciples James and John saw this, they said, “Lord, do You want us to command fire to come down from heaven and consume them, just as Elijah did?” New American Standard Bible When His disciples James and John saw this, they said, “Lord, do You want us to command fire to come down from heaven and consume them?” NASB 1995 When His disciples James and John saw this, they said, “Lord, do You want us to command fire to come down from heaven and consume them?” NASB 1977 And when His disciples James and John saw this, they said, “Lord, do You want us to command fire to come down from heaven and consume them?” Legacy Standard Bible And when His disciples James and John saw this, they said, “Lord, do You want us to command fire to come down from heaven and consume them?” Amplified Bible When His disciples James and John saw this, they said, “Lord, do You want us to command fire to come down from heaven and destroy them?” Christian Standard Bible When the disciples James and John saw this, they said, “Lord, do you want us to call down fire from heaven to consume them? ” Holman Christian Standard Bible When the disciples James and John saw this, they said, “Lord, do You want us to call down fire from heaven to consume them?” American Standard Version And when his disciples James and John saw this, they said, Lord, wilt thou that we bid fire to come down from heaven, and consume them? Contemporary English Version When the disciples James and John saw what was happening, they asked, "Lord, do you want us to call down fire from heaven to destroy these people?" English Revised Version And when his disciples James and John saw this, they said, Lord, wilt thou that we bid fire to come down from heaven, and consume them? GOD'S WORD® Translation James and John, his disciples, saw this. They asked, "Lord, do you want us to call down fire from heaven to burn them up?" Good News Translation When the disciples James and John saw this, they said, "Lord, do you want us to call fire down from heaven to destroy them?" International Standard Version When his disciples James and John observed this rejection, they asked, "Lord, do you want us to call fire down from heaven to destroy them?" Majority Standard Bible When His disciples James and John saw this, they asked, “Lord, do You want us to call down fire from heaven to consume them, just as Elijah did?” NET Bible Now when his disciples James and John saw this, they said, "Lord, do you want us to call fire to come down from heaven and consume them?" New Heart English Bible When his disciples, James and John, saw this, they said, "Lord, do you want us to command fire to come down from the sky, and consume them?" Webster's Bible Translation And when his disciples James and John saw this, they said, Lord, wilt thou that we command fire to come down from heaven, and consume them, even as Elijah did? Weymouth New Testament When the disciples James and John saw this, they said, "Master, do you wish us to order fire to come down from Heaven and consume them?" World English Bible When his disciples, James and John, saw this, they said, “Lord, do you want us to command fire to come down from the sky and destroy them, just as Elijah did?” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd His disciples James and John having seen, said, “Lord, will You [that] we may command fire to come down from Heaven, and to consume them, as Elijah also did?” Berean Literal Bible And the disciples James and John having seen it, said, "Lord, will You that we should call fire to come down from heaven and to consume them?" Young's Literal Translation And his disciples James and John having seen, said, 'Sir, wilt thou that we may command fire to come down from the heaven, and to consume them, as also Elijah did?' Smith's Literal Translation And his disciples James and John having seen, said, O Lord, wilt thou that we should speak fire to come down from heaven, and destroy them, as also did Elias? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd when his disciples James and John had seen this, they said: Lord, wilt thou that we command fire to come down from heaven, and consume them? Catholic Public Domain Version And when his disciples, James and John, had seen this, they said, “Lord, do you want us to call for fire to descend from heaven and consume them?” New American Bible When the disciples James and John saw this they asked, “Lord, do you want us to call down fire from heaven to consume them?” New Revised Standard Version When his disciples James and John saw it, they said, “Lord, do you want us to command fire to come down from heaven and consume them?” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWhen his disciples James and John saw it, they said to him, Our Lord, would you be willing that we command fire to come down from heaven and consume them, just as Elijah did? Aramaic Bible in Plain English And when Yaqob and Yohannan his disciples saw it, they were saying to him, “Our Lord, do you want us to speak and fire will descend from Heaven, and will consume them as Elijah also did?” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd when his disciples James and John saw this, they said: Lord, is it thy will that we command fire to come down from heaven and destroy them, even as Elijah did? Godbey New Testament And the disciples James and John, seeing, said, Lord, do you wish that we may command fire to descend from heaven and consume them? Haweis New Testament And when the disciples James and John saw it, they said, Lord, wilt thou that we command fire to come down from heaven and destroy them, just as Elias did? Mace New Testament 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? Weymouth New Testament When the disciples James and John saw this, they said, "Master, do you wish us to order fire to come down from Heaven and consume them?" Worrell New Testament And, seeing it, His disciples, James and John, said, "Lord, dost Thou wish that we bid fire come down from heaven, and consume them?" Worsley New Testament And when his disciples James and John saw it, they said, Lord, wilt thou that we command fire to come down from heaven and consume them, as Elias did? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Samaritans Reject Jesus…53But the people there refused to welcome Him, because He was heading for Jerusalem. 54When the disciples James and John saw this, they asked, “Lord, do You want us to call down fire from heaven to consume them?” 55But Jesus turned and rebuked them.… Cross References 2 Kings 1:10-12 Elijah answered the captain, “If I am a man of God, may fire come down from heaven and consume you and your fifty men.” And fire came down from heaven and consumed the captain and his fifty men. / So the king sent to Elijah another captain with his fifty men. And the captain said to Elijah, “Man of God, the king declares, ‘Come down at once!’” / Again Elijah replied, “If I am a man of God, may fire come down from heaven and consume you and your fifty men.” And the fire of God came down from heaven and consumed the captain and his fifty men. Matthew 5:44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, Romans 12:19-21 Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” / On the contrary, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head.” / Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. James 1:20 for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires. John 18:10-11 Then Simon Peter drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus. / “Put your sword back in its sheath!” Jesus said to Peter. “Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given Me?” Matthew 26:52-54 “Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him. “For all who draw the sword will die by the sword. / Are you not aware that I can call on My Father, and He will at once put at My disposal more than twelve legions of angels? / But how then would the Scriptures be fulfilled that say it must happen this way?” 1 Peter 3:9 Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. Proverbs 25:21-22 If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. / For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you. 1 Samuel 24:12 May the LORD judge between you and me, and may the LORD take vengeance on you, but my hand will never be against you. 1 Samuel 26:9-11 But David said to Abishai, “Do not destroy him, for who can extend a hand against the LORD’s anointed and be guiltless?” / David added, “As surely as the LORD lives, the LORD Himself will strike him down; either his day will come and he will die, or he will go into battle and perish. / But the LORD forbid that I should extend my hand against the LORD’s anointed. Instead, take the spear and water jug by his head, and let us go.” Matthew 20:24-28 When the ten heard about this, they were indignant with the two brothers. / But Jesus called them aside and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their superiors exercise authority over them. / It shall not be this way among you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, ... Mark 10:41-45 When the ten heard about this, they became indignant with James and John. / So Jesus called them together and said, “You know that those regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their superiors exercise authority over them. / But it shall not be this way among you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, ... Luke 6:27-29 But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, / bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. / If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. And if someone takes your cloak, do not withhold your tunic as well. Luke 23:34 Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up His garments by casting lots. Acts 7:59-60 While they were stoning him, Stephen appealed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” / Falling on his knees, he cried out in a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” And when he had said this, he fell asleep. Treasury of Scripture And when his disciples James and John saw this, they said, Lord, will you that we command fire to come down from heaven, and consume them, even as Elias did? wilt. 2 Samuel 21:2 And the king called the Gibeonites, and said unto them; (now the Gibeonites were not of the children of Israel, but of the remnant of the Amorites; and the children of Israel had sworn unto them: and Saul sought to slay them in his zeal to the children of Israel and Judah.) 2 Kings 10:16,31 And he said, Come with me, and see my zeal for the LORD. So they made him ride in his chariot… James 1:19,20 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: … fire. 2 Kings 1:10-14 And Elijah answered and said to the captain of fifty, If I be a man of God, then let fire come down from heaven, and consume thee and thy fifty. And there came down fire from heaven, and consumed him and his fifty… Acts 4:29,30 And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word, … Revelation 13:3 And I saw one of his heads as it were wounded to death; and his deadly wound was healed: and all the world wondered after the beast. Jump to Previous Bid Command Consume Destroy Disciples Elias Elijah End Fire Heaven James John Master Order Sir Sky Speak Want Wilt WishJump to Next Bid Command Consume Destroy Disciples Elias Elijah End Fire Heaven James John Master Order Sir Sky Speak Want Wilt WishLuke 9 1. Jesus sends his apostles to work miracles, and to preach.7. Herod desires to see Jesus. 10. The apostles return. 12. Jesus feeds five thousand; 18. inquires what opinion the world had of him; foretells his passion; 23. proposes to all the pattern of his patience. 28. The transfiguration. 37. He heals the lunatic; 43. again forewarns his disciples of his passion; 46. commends humility; 51. bids them to show mildness toward all, without desire of revenge. 57. Many would follow him, but upon conditions. When the disciples James and John saw this This phrase introduces us to the context of the verse, where James and John, two of Jesus' closest disciples, are reacting to a situation. The Greek word for "disciples" (μαθηταί) indicates learners or followers, emphasizing their role as students of Jesus. James and John, often referred to as the "Sons of Thunder" (Mark 3:17), are known for their zealous and passionate nature. Their reaction is a reflection of their fervent desire to defend Jesus' honor, a trait that can be both commendable and in need of guidance. Historically, these disciples were part of Jesus' inner circle, witnessing key events such as the Transfiguration, which may have heightened their sense of responsibility and urgency in protecting Jesus. they asked, 'Lord, do You want us to call down fire from heaven to consume them?' to consume them? Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Whenδὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. the οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. disciples μαθηταὶ (mathētai) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3101: A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil. James Ἰάκωβος (Iakōbos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2385: The same as Iakob Graecized; Jacobus, the name of three Israelites. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. John Ἰωάννης (Iōannēs) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2491: Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites. saw [this], Ἰδόντες (Idontes) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3708: Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear. they asked, εἶπαν (eipan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “Lord, Κύριε (Kyrie) Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. do You want θέλεις (theleis) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strong's 2309: To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. us to call εἴπωμεν (eipōmen) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Plural Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. down καταβῆναι (katabēnai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strong's 2597: To go down, come down, either from the sky or from higher land, descend. From kata and the base of basis; to descend. fire πῦρ (pyr) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 4442: Fire; the heat of the sun, lightning; fig: strife, trials; the eternal fire. A primary word; 'fire'. from ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition Strong's 575: From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. heaven οὐρανοῦ (ouranou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3772: Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel. to consume ἀναλῶσαι (analōsai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strong's 355: From ana and a form of the alternate of haireomai; properly, to use up, i.e. Destroy. them?” αὐτούς (autous) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. Links Luke 9:54 NIVLuke 9:54 NLT Luke 9:54 ESV Luke 9:54 NASB Luke 9:54 KJV Luke 9:54 BibleApps.com Luke 9:54 Biblia Paralela Luke 9:54 Chinese Bible Luke 9:54 French Bible Luke 9:54 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Luke 9:54 When his disciples James and John saw (Luke Lu Lk) |
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