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Luke 9:61-62
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61
Still another said, “I will follow you, Lord; but first let me go back and say goodbye to my family.”
62
Jesus replied,
“No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God.”
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Luke 9:61 in Other Translations
KJV
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.
ESV
61
Yet another said, "I will follow you, Lord, but let me first say farewell to those at my home."
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61
Another said, “Yes, Lord, I will follow you, but first let me say good-bye to my family.”
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61
Then another said, "I'm ready to follow you, Master, but first excuse me while I get things straightened out at home."
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61
Another also said, "I will follow You, Lord, but first let me go and say good-bye to those at my house."
Luke 9:61-62 In-Context
59
He said to another man, “Follow me.”But he replied, “Lord, first let me go and bury my father.”
60
Jesus said to him, “Let the dead bury their own dead, but you go and proclaim the kingdom of God.”
61
Still another said, “I will follow you, Lord; but first let me go back and say goodbye to my family.”
62
Jesus replied, “No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God.”
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1 Kings 19:20
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