53 but the people there did not welcome him, because he was heading for Jerusalem.

53 But the people did not receive him, because his face was set toward Jerusalem.

53 But the people of the village did not welcome Jesus because he was on his way to Jerusalem.

53 But they did not receive Him, because His face was set for the journey to Jerusalem.

53 But the people there would not welcome him, because he was set on going to Jerusalem.

53 And they did not receive him, because his face was as though he were going to Jerusalem.

53 And they did not receive him, because his face was turned as going to Jerusalem.

53 But the people didn’t welcome him, because he was on his way to Jerusalem.

53 But they did not welcome Him, because He determined to journey to Jerusalem.

53 but they did not receive him, because his face was set toward Jerusalem.

53 And they did not welcome him because he was determined to go to Jerusalem.

53 But the people there did not welcome Jesus. That was because he was heading for Jerusalem.

53 But they did not receive Him, because He was traveling toward Jerusalem.