(49)Then John addressing him said, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name, and we forbad him, because he followed not with us. (50)And Jesus said to him, Forbid him not; for he that is not against us, is for us. (51)And it came to pass, as the days hastened to their period when he should be received up _to glory_, that he resolutely set his face to go to Jerusalem; (52)and sent messengers before his face; and they advancing entered into a Samaritan village, to make preparation for him. (53)And they would not admit him, because his face was directed to Jerusalem. (54)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? (55)And turning to them, he reproved them, and said, Ye know not what spirit ye are of: (56)for the Son of man came not to destroy men's lives, but to preserve them. And he proceeded to another village. (57)And it came to pass, as they were walking on the road, a certain person said to him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest. (58)And Jesus Said to him, The foxes have holts, and the birds of the air, nests, but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head. (59)And he said to another, Follow me. And he said, Lord, permit me first to return home, and put my father in his grave. (60)And Jesus said unto him, Leave the dead to bury their own dead, but go thou, preach the kingdom of God. (61)Then said another, I will follow thee, Lord, but give me leave first to bid adieu to those at my house. (62)But Jesus said unto him, No man laying his hand on the plough, and looking to the things left behind, is fit for the kingdom of God. CHAP. X.