But he turned, and rebuked them, and said, Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of.
But Jesus turned around and called them out, saying, 'You have no idea what kind of energy you're bringing right now.'
Jesus had to check his own disciples when their vibe was completely off.
📚 Historical Context
In Luke 9, Jesus and His disciples were traveling to Jerusalem when they encountered a Samaritan village that refused to welcome them, likely due to longstanding tensions between Jews and Samaritans. James and John, in their zeal, suggested calling down fire from heaven to destroy the village, drawing from the example of the prophet Elijah in the Old Testament. Jesus rebuked them to highlight that His mission was one of redemption and mercy, not destruction, revealing the true nature of the spirit they should embody as His followers.
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