Luke 14:24-26
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
24 For, I tell you, none of those men who were invited will taste my dinner.’”
Sayings on Discipleship.[a] 25 Great crowds were traveling with him, and he turned and addressed them, 26 (A)“If any one comes to me without hating his father[b] and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple.(B)
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- 14:25–33 This collection of sayings, most of which are peculiar to Luke, focuses on the total dedication necessary for the disciple of Jesus. No attachment to family (Lk 14:26) or possessions (Lk 14:33) can stand in the way of the total commitment demanded of the disciple. Also, acceptance of the call to be a disciple demands readiness to accept persecution and suffering (Lk 14:27) and a realistic assessment of the hardships and costs (Lk 14:28–32).
- 14:26 Hating his father…: cf. the similar saying in Mt 10:37. The disciple’s family must take second place to the absolute dedication involved in following Jesus (see also Lk 9:59–62).
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