Luke 9:60

"Leave the dead to bury their own dead," said Jesus to him, "go you and announce, far and wide the kingdom of God."

Montgomery New Testament

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 he said, "Follow me!" But he replied, "Permit me first to go and bury my father."

61And another man also said to him. "I will follow you, Lord; but first permit me to bid farewell to those who are in my house."

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Cross References

John 21:15When they were through breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these others do?" "Yes, Lord, you know that you are dear to me." he answered. Jesus said to him, "Feed my lambs."

2 Corinthians 5:16Therefore henceforth I know no one simply as a man - even if I have known Christ as a man, yet now I do so no longer.

Ephesians 2:5even while we were dead in our trespasses, made us live together with Christ (it is by grace you have been saved).

2 Timothy 2:3Take your share in suffering as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.

2 Timothy 4:5But as for you, be always self-controlled, face hardships, do the work of a missionary, discharge all the duties of your ministry.

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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