Luke 9:52. Messengers. Supposed, but without reason, to have been the two sons of Zebedee.

Samaritans. The direct route towards Jerusalem from Galilee lay through Samaria. See on Matthew 10:5; and John 4:9.

To make ready for him. To provide food and shelter for Him and the large party accompanying Him. Yet they probably also announced His coming as the Messiah; since in Samaria this was not concealed (John 4:26) as in Judea and Galilee.

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