Luke 14:27 asv — Whosoever doth not bear his own cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple.

American Standard Version

"Whosoever doth not bear his own cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple. "

— Luke 14:27, American Standard Version

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Luke 14 — Context

24

For I say unto you, that none of those men that were bidden shall taste of my supper.

25

Now there went with him great multitudes: and he turned, and said unto them,

26

If any man cometh unto me, and hateth not his own father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.

27

Whosoever doth not bear his own cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple.

28

For which of you, desiring to build a tower, doth not first sit down and count the cost, whether he have wherewith to complete it?

29

Lest haply, when he hath laid a foundation, and is not able to finish, all that behold begin to mock him,

30

saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish.

Luke 14:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 14:27 say?
Luke 14:27 in the American Standard Version reads: “Whosoever doth not bear his own cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple. ”
Where is Luke 14:27 in the Bible?
Luke 14:27 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 14, verse 27.
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 14:27.
What translation should I read Luke 14:27 in?
Luke 14:27 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 14:27?
Luke 14:27 reads (ASV): “Whosoever doth not bear his own cross, and come after me, 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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