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Jesus said to him, "The foxes have holes, and the birds of the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head."
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Count the Cost of Following
Commentators agree that Jesus's response was a test for a scribe who likely sought worldly gain. Jesus makes it clear that following Him is not a path to earthly comfort or wealth. He challenges potential disciples to "count the cost," understanding that the journey may involve hardship and a lack of security, just as He experienced.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
A certain scribe came, etc. It is likely that this man, who had seen the miracles of Jesus, had formed an expectation that by following hi…
Holes (φωλεους). A lurking hole, burrow.
Nests (κατασκηνωσεις). "Roosts, i.e. leafy, σκηνα for settling at…
19th Century
Anglican
The foxes have holes — Our Lord’s answer seems to indicate that the scribe's offer was little more than a performance. The scribe …
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Baptist
Now when Jesus saw great multitudes about him, he gave commandment to depart unto the other side. And a certain scribe came, and said unto him,…
Jesus’ response shows that he identifies the teacher of the law as someone less than fully committed; he wanted to be a follower, not a full-fledge…
16th Century
Protestant
Foxes have holes. The Son of God describes by these words what was his condition while he lived on the earth, but, at the same time, infor…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Jesus says to him Knowing his heart, and the carnal and worldly views with which he acted;
th…
One of the scribes was too hasty in his promise; he offered himself as a close follower of Christ. He seemed very resolute. Many resolutions regard…
13th Century
Catholic
And when Jesus had come into Simon Peter’s house, etc. Christ’s power is commended in the cure of the leper; it is also c…
