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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Luke 14:18
They all made excuses one after another. The first one told the servant: 'I bought a field and must go and look at it. Please accept my apologies.'
Deuteronomy 33:9
Who said of his father and mother: 'I have not seen them; and he did not acknowledge his brothers, nor did he regard his own sons. They observed your word and kept your covenant.'
1 Kings 19:20
Elisha then left his bulls and ran after Elijah. He said: Let me kiss my father and mother good-bye and then I will go with you. Elijah answered, All right, go back. I am not stopping you!
Ecclesiastes 9:10
Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, where you are going.
Matthew 10:37
He who loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me. He who loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.
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Luke 5:28
He gave up everything and followed him.