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Luke 9:57 Cross-References
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The Cost of Following Jesus
“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.”
Luke 9:57 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 9:57
And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way (ἐν τῇ ὁδῷ, en tē hodō)—Luke introduces three would-be disciples encountered on the way to Jerusalem, where Jesus goes to die. The 'way' (ὁδός) becomes a metaphor for discipleship itself, the path of following Christ to the cross. A certain man said unto him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest (ἀκολουθήσω σοι ὅπου ἐὰν ἀπέρχῃ, akolouthēsō soi hopou ean aperchē)—the man offers unconditional, unlimited commitment.His enthusiasm appears admirable: 'anywhere you go, I'll go.' But Jesus perceives the shallowness beneath bold promises....
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 9:57
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“and said to him”
“Lord, why can't I follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.”
“a certain man said to him”
“when the days were near that he should be taken up”
“and said”