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Luke 9:61-62
Living Bible
Luke 9:61-62
Living Bible
61 Another said, “Yes, Lord, I will come, but first let me ask permission of those at home.”[a]
62 But Jesus told him, “Anyone who lets himself be distracted from the work I plan for him is not fit for the Kingdom of God.”
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- Luke 9:61 ask permission of those at home, literally, “bid them farewell at home.”
Luke 9:61-62
New International Version
Luke 9:61-62
New International Version
61 Still another said, “I will follow you, Lord; but first let me go back and say goodbye to my family.”(A)
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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