Luke 14:33 web — So therefore whoever of you who doesn't renounce all that he has, he can't be my disciple.

World English Bible

"So therefore whoever of you who doesn't renounce all that he has, he can't be my disciple."

— Luke 14:33, World English Bible

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Luke 14 — Context

30

saying, 'This man began to build, and wasn't able to finish.'

31

Or what king, as he goes to encounter another king in war, will not sit down first and consider whether he is able with ten thousand to meet him who comes against him with twenty thousand?

32

Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sends an envoy, and asks for conditions of peace.

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So therefore whoever of you who doesn't renounce all that he has, he can't be my disciple.

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Salt is good, but if the salt becomes flat and tasteless, with what do you season it?

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It is fit neither for the soil nor for the manure pile. It is thrown out. He who has ears to hear, let him hear."

Luke 14:33 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 14:33 say?
Luke 14:33 in the World English Bible reads: “So therefore whoever of you who doesn't renounce all that he has, he can't be my disciple.”
Where is Luke 14:33 in the Bible?
Luke 14:33 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 14, verse 33.
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 14:33.
What translation should I read Luke 14:33 in?
Luke 14:33 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 14:33?
Luke 14:33 reads (WEB): “So therefore whoever of you who doesn't renounce all that he has, he can't 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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