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Luke 14:25 Cross-References
Explore 2 cross-references for Luke 14:25 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 14 verse 25 to related passages throughout the Bible.
The Cost of Discipleship
“And there went great multitudes with him: and he turned, and said unto them,”
Luke 14:25 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 14:25
And there went great multitudes with him: and he turned, and said unto them, The phrase syneporeonto autō ochloi polloi (συνεπορεύοντο αὐτῷ ὄχλοι πολλοί, "great crowds were traveling with him") uses an imperfect tense indicating ongoing action—masses continuously following Jesus as He journeyed toward Jerusalem (9:51). Yet Jesus strapheis (στραφείς, "having turned") confronts them, suggesting their motivation needed testing. Popularity is not discipleship; accompaniment is not commitment.This moment marks a crucial transition in Luke's narrative. Jesus moves from parables about banquet invitat...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 14:25
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“nor his disciples”
“when a multitude of many thousands had gathered together”