Matthew 8:21 — Another of the disciples said to Him, “Lord, let me first go and bury my father… — AMP | maBible
Read Matthew 8:21 (Amplified Bible) on maBible, the Bible online. Other reference formats: Matthew 8.21, Matthew 8v21, Mt. 8:21. Another of the disciples said to Him, “Lord, let me first go and bury my father (collect my inheritance).” [Luke 9:59, 60]
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21 Another of the disciples said to Him, “Lord, let me first go and bury my father (collect my inheritance).” [Luke 9:59, 60]
Notes and references
Disciple does not always refer to a true believer, but may also be used to refer to someone who is merely a student or learner.
Possibly an idiom meaning something like, “after my father dies and after I observe the traditional mourning period and after I receive my inheritance, then I will do such and such.” This was probably nothing more than a petty excuse to avoid making a commitment to Jesus and had nothing to do with…
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Author: Matthieu · Written: Entre 80 et 90 ap. J.-C. · Reading time: 2h40 · Characters: Jean-Baptiste, Pierre, Marie, Joseph, père de Jésus, Les trois mages, Hérode, Matthieu