Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

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Bible References

But

Luke 14:18
Then all of them, in the same way, began to excuse themselves [from attending]. The first one said to the host, 'I just bought some land and I need to go out and look it over, so please excuse me [from attending the supper].'
Matthew 10:37
The person who loves his father and mother more than me does not deserve me [i.e., to be my disciple]. And the person who loves his son or daughter more than me does not deserve me [i.e., to be my disciple].

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Luke 5:28
So, Matthew gave up everything, got up and followed Jesus.