Commentaries:
Barnes' Notes
Sent messengers - In the original the word is "angels;" and the use of that word here shows that the word "angel" in the Bible does not always mean heavenly beings.
To make ready - To prepare a place, lodgings, refreshments. He had no reason to expect that he would experience any kind treatment from the Samaritans if he came suddenly among them, and if they saw that he was going to Jerusalem. He therefore made provision beforehand, and thus has shown us that it is not "improper' to look out beforehand for the supply of our wants, and to guard against want and poverty.
Samaritans - See the notes at Matthew 10:5. They had no dealings with the Jews, John 4:9.
Other commentary entries containing this verse:
2 Samuel 16:10
1 Kings 19:12
Matthew 1:20
Matthew 24:31
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