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'Hate' Means Supreme Priority
Commentators unanimously explain that Jesus' use of 'hate' is a powerful figure of speech, not a command for literal hatred. It's an ancient way of expressing supreme preference. This means your love for Christ must be so absolute that all other loves—for family, friends, and even your own life—appear secondary in comparison. It's about prioritizing Jesus above all else.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 14:26
18th Century
Theologian
And hate not. The word hate, here, simply means to love less. For the meaning of the verse, see Matthew 10:37.
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AT Robertson
On Luke 14:26
Hateth not (ου μισε). An old and very strong verb μισεω, to hate, detest. The orientals use strong language where cooler spirits w…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 14:26
19th Century
Bishop
If any man come to me, and hate not his father.—Similar words had been spoken before, as in Matthew 10:37-39 (see the notes on that passag…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 14:25–26
19th Century
Preacher
And he turned and said to them, If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 14:26
The serious tone of the preceding parable continues as attention now turns to those who profess allegiance to Jesus. Luke again points out Jesus’ p…
John Gill
On Luke 14:26
17th Century
Pastor
If any man come to me
Not in a corporeal, but in a spiritual way; nor barely to hear him preach; but so come, as tha…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 14:25–35
17th Century
Minister
Although the disciples of Christ are not all crucified, they all bear their cross and must bear it in the way of duty. Jesus instructs them to anti…