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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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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 8:19–20
18th Century
Theologian
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…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 8:20
Holes (φωλεους). A lurking hole, burrow.
Nests (κατασκηνωσεις). "Roosts, i.e. leafy, σκηνα for settling at…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 8:18–24
19th Century
Preacher
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,…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 8:20
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…
John Calvin
On Matthew 8:20
16th Century
Theologian
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…
John Gill
On Matthew 8:20
17th Century
Pastor
And Jesus says to him
Knowing his heart, and the carnal and worldly views with which he acted;
th…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 8:18–22
17th Century
Minister
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…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 8:14–27
13th Century
Philosopher
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…