Luke 9:61

And 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."

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

And another also said, Lord, I will follow thee; but let me first go bid them farewell, which are at home at my house.

In Context

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

62But Jesus answered him, "No man who puts his hand to the plow and then looks back, is fit for the kingdom of God."

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Cross References

Luke 14:18"And they all, without exception, proceeded to excuse themselves. The first told him. ‘I have bought a field, and must needs go and see it. Pray have me excused.’

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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