Luke 9:57-62 And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain man said to him, Lord, I will follow you wherever you go.… There are words here that seem harsh. Stern they may be; harsh they cannot be. I. THEY ARE DISCRIMINATING, which harsh words never are. No one was more regardful of individual differences than Christ. II. THEY ARE DISCRIMINATING, SO FAR AS WE CAN SEE, IN THIS WAY: The second case stands on a different footing from the first and third. In two respects. 1. The reply in the second case is more stern and uncompromising; because — 2. There was in this case a distinct call, The first and third were volunteers. III. IT IS NOT TO BE SUPPOSED, THAT THOSE REJECTED THUS, IF REJECTED, WERE EXCLUDED. All are not chosen for such lonely work. He only gave some to be apostles. There are diversities of gifts. The many are called; the few are chosen. Man is called; men are chosen. Thank God, we all find our level sooner or later. (P. T. Forsyth, M.A.) Parallel Verses KJV: And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain man said unto him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.WEB: As they went on the way, a certain man said to him, "I want to follow you wherever you go, Lord." |
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