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Luke 9:59 Cross-References
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“And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.”
Luke 9:59 (KJV)
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And he said unto another, Follow me (Ἀκολούθει μοι, Akolouthei moi)—Jesus takes the initiative, issuing a direct, authoritative summons. This disciple doesn't volunteer; he's called. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father (ἐπίτρεψόν μοι πρῶτον ἀπελθόντα θάψαι τὸν πατέρα μου, epitrepson moi prōton apelthonta thapsai ton patera mou)—the request appears reasonable, even pious. Jewish law and custom made burying parents a sacred duty (Tobit 4:3-4), one of the highest expressions of filial piety.The phrase suffer me first (ἐπίτρεψόν μοι πρῶτον) is crucial. The man doesn't refus...
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Cross-References for Luke 9:59
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“If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.,Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.,,,,,,,,”
“and ran after Elijah”
“Lord, allow me first to go and bury my father.”
“and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.”
“Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts”
“Come after me, and I will make you fishers for men.”
“he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax collection office. He said to him”