Matthew 8:21 nasb — Another of the disciples said to Him, "Lord, permit me first to go and bury my father."

NASB

"Another of the disciples said to Him, "Lord, permit me first to go and bury my father.""

— Matthew 8:21, NASB

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Matthew 8 — Context

18

Now when Jesus saw a crowd around Him, He gave orders to depart to the other side of the sea.

19

Then a scribe came and said to Him, "Teacher, I will follow You wherever You go."

20

Jesus *said to him, "The foxes have holes and the birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head."

21

Another of the disciples said to Him, "Lord, permit me first to go and bury my father."

22

But Jesus *said to him, "Follow Me, and allow the dead to bury their own dead."

23

When He got into the boat, His disciples followed Him.

24

And behold, there arose a great storm on the sea, so that the boat was being covered with the waves; but Jesus Himself was asleep.

Matthew 8:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 8:21 say?
Matthew 8:21 in the NASB reads: “Another of the disciples said to Him, "Lord, permit me first to go and bury my father."”
Where is Matthew 8:21 in the Bible?
Matthew 8:21 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 8, verse 21.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 8:21.
What translation should I read Matthew 8:21 in?
Matthew 8:21 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 Matthew 8:21?
Matthew 8:21 reads (NASB): “Another of the disciples said to Him, "Lord, permit me first to go and bury my father."” 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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