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21 (A) Another disciple said to Jesus, “Lord, let me wait till I bury my father.”

22 Jesus answered, “Follow me, and let the dead bury their dead.”[a]

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  1. 8.22 let the dead bury their dead: For the Jewish people a proper burial of their dead was a very important duty. But Jesus teaches that following him is even more important.

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