Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
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.
That loveth father
General references
Bible References
That loveth father
Matthew 22:37
He said to him, "'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.'
Deuteronomy 33:9
who said of his father, and of his mother, 'I have not seen him;' Neither did he acknowledge his brothers, Nor did he know his own children: For they have observed your word, and keep your covenant.
Luke 14:26
"If anyone comes to me, and does not hate his own father, mother, wife, children, brothers, and sisters, yes, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.
John 5:23
that all may honor the Son, even as they honor the Father. Whoever does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent him.
John 21:15
So when they had eaten their breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?" He said to him, "Yes, Lord; you know that I have affection for you." He said to him, "Feed my lambs."
2 Corinthians 5:14
For the love of Christ constrains us; because we judge thus, that one died for all, therefore all died.
Philippians 3:7
However, what things were gain to me, these have I counted loss for Christ.
Not
Matthew 22:8
"Then he said to his servants, 'The wedding is ready, but those who were invited weren't worthy.
Luke 20:35
But those who are considered worthy to attain to that age and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage.
Luke 21:36
Therefore be watchful all the time, praying that you may be able to escape all these things that will happen, and to stand before the Son of Man."
2 Thessalonians 1:5
This is an obvious sign of the righteous judgment of God, to the end that you may be counted worthy of the Kingdom of God, for which you also suffer.
Revelation 3:4
Nevertheless you have a few names in Sardis that did not defile their garments. They will walk with me in white, for they are worthy.
General references
Genesis 22:3
Abraham rose early in the morning, and saddled his donkey, and took two of his young men with him, and Isaac his son. He split the wood for the burnt offering, and rose up, and went to the place of which God had told him.
Matthew 4:20
And they immediately left their nets and followed him.
Matthew 25:42
for I was hungry, and you did not give me food to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave me no drink;
John 14:15
If you love me, you will keep my commandments.