Luke 9:60
But Jesus said, “Leave the dead to bury their dead; but go yourself and carry far and wide the news of the kingdom of God.”
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God.
In Context
59To another man Jesus said, “Follow me.” “Let me first go and bury my father,” said the man.
61“Master,” said another, “I will follow you; but first let me say goodbye to my family.”
Cross References
John 21:15When breakfast was over, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than the others?” “Yes, Master,” he answered, “you know that I am your friend.” “Feed my lambs,” said Jesus.
2 Corinthians 5:16For ourselves, then, from this time forward, we refuse to regard anyone from the world’s standpoint. Even if we once thought of Christ from the standpoint of the world, yet now we do so no longer.
Ephesians 2:5even though we were dead because of our offenses, gave life to us in giving life to the Christ. (By God’s loving kindness you have been saved.)
2 Timothy 2:3Share hardships with me, as a true soldier of Christ Jesus.
2 Timothy 4:5But you, Timothy, must always be temperate. Face hardships; do the work of a missionary; discharge all the duties of your office.
Matthew Henry on Luke 9:58-62
Every Thing to Be Left for Christ. 57 And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain man said unto him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest. 58 And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head. 59 And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father. 60 Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God. 61 And another also… Read the whole commentary →