Luke 9:59

God's Word

He told another man, “Follow me!” But the man said, “Sir, first let me go to bury my father.”

Cross References

1 Kings 19:20

So Elisha left the oxen, ran after Elijah, and said, “Please let me kiss my father and mother goodbye. Then I will follow you.” “Go back,” Elijah answered him. “I’m not stopping you.”

Haggai 1:2

“This is what the Lord of Armies says: These people say it’s not the right time to rebuild the house of the Lord.”

Matthew 16:24

Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Those who want to come with me must say no to the things they want, pick up their crosses, and follow me.

Matthew 6:33

But first, be concerned about his kingdom and what has his approval. Then all these things will be provided for you.

Matthew 9:9

When Jesus was leaving that place, he saw a man sitting in a tax office. The man’s name was Matthew. Jesus said to him, “Follow me!” So Matthew got up and followed him.

Luke 9:60

But Jesus told him, “Let the dead bury their own dead. You must go everywhere and tell about God’s kingdom.”