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He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

He that loveth father or mother, etc. The meaning of this is clear. Christ must be loved supremely, or he is not loved at all. If…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

He that loveth father or mother more than me — These words are important, both in themselves and for explaining the stronger phrase in Luk…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. And he t…

Church Fathers

Church Fathers

ChurchFathers

1st Century
Early Church
1st Century

St. Jerome: Because of what He had said, I am not come to send peace but a sword..., He now adds, He that loves …

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

A man must love his wife, family, friends, and even his enemies (cf. 5:44), but he must love Jesus supremely. Moreover, Jesus demands death to self…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

He who loves father or mother. As it is exceedingly harsh, and is contrary to natural feelings, to make enemies of those who ought to have…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

He that loveth father or mother more than me
The design of these words, is not at all to le en the due affection of …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Our Lord warned his disciples to prepare for persecution. They were to avoid all things which gave an advantage to their enemies, all meddling with…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

The Lord instructed the Apostles concerning their office and their nece ary means of livelihood; but now He instructs them concerning their imminen…

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