The Cost of Being a Disciple - Large crowds were traveling with Jesus, and turning to them he said: “If anyone comes to me and does not hate father.

This passage speaks to the importance of loyalty and allegiance to Jesus over all other competing loyalties, including family, self-interest, and possessions.

The Cost of Discipleship - Now great crowds accompanied him, and he turned and said to them, “If anyone comes to me and does not hate his own father.

Jesus is teaching that a disciple must forsake all relationships and desires. “Hate” does not mean we are to have an emotional hate toward our family.

Now great multitudes went with Him. And He turned and said to them, “If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father and mother, wife and...

“Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Won't you first sit down and estimate the cost to see if you have enough money to complete it? For if you lay the ...

“Simply put, if you're not willing to take what is dearest to you, whether plans or people, and kiss it good-bye, you can't be my disciple. “Salt is excellent.

New International Version Large crowds were traveling with Jesus, and turning to them he said: New Living Translation A large crowd was following Jesus.

Luke 14:25–33 continues Jesus' lessons on who will experience the kingdom of God. Humble, generous, and responsive people will receive God's blessings.

Now large crowds were going along with Him; and He turned and said to them, “If anyone comes to Me, and does not hate his own father and...