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And he sent men before: and they came to a small town of Samaria to make ready for him.
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But they would not have him there, because he was clearly going to Jerusalem.
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And when his disciples, James and John, saw this, they said, Lord, may we send fire from heaven and put an end to them?
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But turning round he said sharp words to them.
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And they went to another small town.
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And when they were on the way, a certain man said to him, I will come after you wherever you go.
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And Jesus said to him, Foxes have holes and the birds of the air have resting-places, but the Son of man has nowhere to put his head.
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And he said to another, Come after me. But he said, Lord, let me first go and give the last honours to my father.
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But he said to him, Let the dead take care of their dead; it is for you to go and give news of the kingdom of God.
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And another man said, I will come with you, Lord, but first let me say a last good-day to those who are at my house.
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But Jesus said, No man, having put his hand to the plough and looking back, is good enough for the kingdom of God.