Scripture Reading: Luke 9:43-45, 51 & 57-62

 

43

And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God. But while they wondered every one at all things which Jesus did, he said unto his disciples,

44

Let these sayings sink down into your ears: for the Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men.

45

But they understood not this saying, and it was hid from them, that they perceived it not: and they feared to ask him of that saying.

 

51

And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem,

 

57

And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain man said unto him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.

58

And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.

59

And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.

60

Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God.

61

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

62

And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.

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