Matthew 10:37-38
No one who loves father or mother more than he loves me is worthy of me, and no one who loves son or daughter more than he loves me is worthy of me,
Luke 14:26
"If anyone comes to me without hating his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, and his very life too, he cannot be a disciple of mine.
2 Corinthians 5:14-15
It is Christ's love that controls me, for I have become convinced that as one has died for all, all have died,
2 Corinthians 8:5
They did far more than I hoped, for first in obedience to God's will, they gave themselves to the Lord, and to me.
Ephesians 3:17
and through your faith to let Christ in his love make his home in your hearts. Your roots must be deep and your foundations strong,
2 Peter 1:19
So we have the message of the prophets more fully guaranteed. Please pay attention to that message as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.