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Luke 9:61 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Luke 9:61 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 9 verse 61 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And another also said, Lord, I will follow thee; but let me first go bid them farewell, which are at home at my house.”
Luke 9:61 (KJV)
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Commentary on Luke 9:61
And another also said, Lord, I will follow thee; but let me first go bid them farewell, which are at home at my house (ἀποτάξασθαι τοῖς εἰς τὸν οἶκόν μου, apotaxasthai tois eis ton oikon mou)—the third would-be disciple requests permission to say goodbye to his household. The verb apotassō means to set in order, arrange, take leave of—it implies not a quick farewell but settling affairs, making arrangements, perhaps divesting property. Like the second man (9:59), he wants to follow but requests delay: let me first (πρῶτον, prōton).His request echoes Elisha's to Elijah: 'Let me, I pray thee, ki...
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Cross-References for Luke 9:61
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“and ran after Elijah”
“He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.”
“and of his mother”
“do it with your might; for there is no work”