Luke 14:24-26

Expanded Bible

²⁴ [^LFor] I tell you, none of ·those [^Lthose men; ^Creferring to the three who refused] whom I invited first will ·eat with me [^Ltaste my banquet/dinner].’”

The Cost of Being Jesus’ Follower^(A)

²⁵ Large crowds were traveling with Jesus, and he turned and said to them, ²⁶ “If anyone comes to me but ·does not hate [or loves more than me; ^CJesus is using hyperbole to emphasize his point] his father, mother, wife, children, brothers, or sisters—or even ·life [life itself; or his own life]—he cannot be my ·follower [disciple].