Luke 14:26 net — “If anyone comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother, and wife and children, and brothers and sisters, an…

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"“If anyone comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother, and wife and children, and brothers and sisters, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple."

— Luke 14:26, NET Bible

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Luke 14 — Context

23

So the master said to his slave,‘Go out to the highways and country roads and urge people to come in, so that my house will be filled.

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For I tell you, not one of those individuals who were invited will taste my banquet!’”

25

Counting the Cost Now large crowds were accompanying Jesus, and turning to them he said,

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“If anyone comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother, and wife and children, and brothers and sisters, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple.

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Whoever does not carry his own cross and follow me cannot be my disciple.

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For which of you, wanting to build a tower, doesn’t sit down first and compute the cost to see if he has enough money to complete it?

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Otherwise, when he has laid a foundation and is not able to finish the tower, all who see it will begin to make fun of him.

Luke 14:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 14:26 say?
Luke 14:26 in the NET Bible reads: ““If anyone comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother, and wife and children, and brothers and sisters, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple.”
Where is Luke 14:26 in the Bible?
Luke 14:26 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 14, verse 26.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 14:26.
What translation should I read Luke 14:26 in?
Luke 14:26 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 14:26?
Luke 14:26 reads (NET): ““If anyone comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother, and wife and children, and brothers and sisters, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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