Albert Barnes Commentary Luke 9:56

"And they went to another village." — Luke 9:56 (ASV)

For the Son of man, etc. You should imitate, in your spirit, the Son of man. He did not come to destroy. If he had come for that purpose, he would have destroyed these Samaritans; but he came to save. He is not quickly angered. He bears patiently opposition to himself, and you should bear opposition to him. You should catch his spirit; temper your zeal like his; seek to do good to those who injure you and him; be mild, kind, patient, and forgiving.