Luke 9:62

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.

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

In The King James Version

And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.

In Context

61Then said another, I will follow thee, Lord, but give me leave first to bid adieu to those at my house.

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Cross References

Acts 15:37Now Barnabas had resolved to take with him John, whose surname is Mark.

2 Timothy 4:10for Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is gone unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia; Titus to Dalmatia.

James 1:6But let him ask in faith, harbouring no doubt: for he who is doubtful is like a wave of the sea, driven by the wind, and in constant agitation.

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 →

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