Luke 9:53
And they did not receive him, because his face was as though he would go to Jerusalem.In other versions
And they did not receive him, because his face was `as though he were' going to Jerusalem.
ASV
But they would not have him there, because he was clearly going to Jerusalem.
BBE
And they did not receive him, because his face was [turned as] going to Jerusalem.
DBY
They didn't receive him, because he was traveling with his face set towards Jerusalem.
WEB
and they did not receive him, because his face was going on to Jerusalem.
YLT
And they did not receive him, because his face was as though he would go to Jerusalem.
ENG
And they did not receive him, because his face was as though he would go to Jerusalem.
WBT
But the people there refused to welcome Him, because He was heading for Jerusalem.
BSB
In context
51And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem,
52And sent messengers before his face: and they went, and entered into a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him.
53And they did not receive him, because his face was as though he would go to Jerusalem.
54And 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?
55But he turned, and rebuked them, and said, Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of.