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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/luke/14.htm">New International Version</a> In the same way, those of you who do not give up everything you have cannot be my disciples. <a href="/nlt/luke/14.htm">New Living Translation</a> So you cannot become my disciple without giving up everything you own. <a href="/esv/luke/14.htm">English Standard Version</a> So therefore, any one of you who does not renounce all that he has cannot be my disciple. <a href="/bsb/luke/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> In the same way, any one of you who does not give up everything he has cannot be My disciple. <a href="/blb/luke/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> So therefore every one of you who does not give up all that he himself possesses, is not able to be My disciple. <a href="/kjv/luke/14.htm">King James Bible</a> So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple. <a href="/nkjv/luke/14.htm">New King James Version</a> So likewise, whoever of you does not forsake all that he has cannot be My disciple. <a href="/nasb_/luke/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> So then, none of you can be My disciple who does not give up all his own possessions. <a href="/nasb/luke/14.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220So then, none of you can be My disciple who does not give up all his own possessions. <a href="/nasb77/luke/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “So therefore, no one of you can be My disciple who does not give up all his own possessions. <a href="/lsb/luke/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> So then, none of you can be My disciple who does not give up all his own possessions. <a href="/amp/luke/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So then, none of you can be My disciple who does not [carefully consider the cost and then for My sake] give up all his own possessions. <a href="/csb/luke/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> In the same way, therefore, every one of you who does not renounce all his possessions cannot be my disciple. <a href="/hcsb/luke/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> In the same way, therefore, every one of you who does not say good-bye to all his possessions cannot be My disciple. <a href="/asv/luke/14.htm">American Standard Version</a> So therefore whosoever he be of you that renounceth not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple. <a href="/cev/luke/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> So then, you cannot be my disciple unless you give away everything you own. <a href="/erv/luke/14.htm">English Revised Version</a> So therefore whosoever he be of you that renounceth not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple. <a href="/gwt/luke/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> In the same way, none of you can be my disciples unless you give up everything. <a href="/gnt/luke/14.htm">Good News Translation</a> In the same way," concluded Jesus, "none of you can be my disciple unless you give up everything you have. <a href="/isv/luke/14.htm">International Standard Version</a> In the same way, none of you can be my disciple unless he gives up all his possessions." <a href="/msb/luke/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> In the same way, any one of you who does not give up everything he has cannot be My disciple. <a href="/net/luke/14.htm">NET Bible</a> In the same way therefore not one of you can be my disciple if he does not renounce all his own possessions. <a href="/nheb/luke/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> So therefore whoever of you who does not renounce all that he has, he cannot be my disciple. <a href="/wbt/luke/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> So likewise, whoever he is of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple. <a href="/wey/luke/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Just as no one of you who does not detach himself from all that belongs to him can be a disciple of mine. <a href="/web/luke/14.htm">World English Bible</a> So therefore, whoever of you who doesn’t renounce all that he has, he can’t be my disciple. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> So, then, everyone of you who does not take leave of all that he himself has, is not able to be My disciple. <a href="/blb/luke/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> So therefore every one of you who does not give up all that he himself possesses, is not able to be My disciple. <a href="/ylt/luke/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'So, then, every one of you who doth not take leave of all that he himself hath, is not able to be my disciple. <a href="/slt/luke/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> So then, every one of you, who renounces not all of his possessions, cannot be my disciple.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> So likewise every one of you that doth not renounce all that he possesseth, cannot be my disciple. <a href="/cpdv/luke/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Therefore, everyone of you who does not renounce all that he possesses is not able to be my disciple. <a href="/nabre/luke/14.htm">New American Bible</a> In the same way, everyone of you who does not renounce all his possessions cannot be my disciple. <a href="/nrsvce/luke/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> So therefore, none of you can become my disciple if you do not give up all your possessions.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> So every man of you, who would not leave all his possessions, cannot be a disciple to me. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/14.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “So none of you who does not forsake all his possessions can be my disciple.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/14.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> So, then, whoever of you does not forsake all that he has, can not be my disciple. <a href="/godbey/luke/14.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>Thus then every one of you who does not consecrate all his possessions, is not able to be my disciple.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/luke/14.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> So then, every one of you who will not part with all his possessions, cannot be my disciple.<CM> <a href="/mace/luke/14.htm">Mace New Testament</a> in like manner every one of you must count upon renouncing all that he has, otherwise he cannot be my disciple. <a href="/wey/luke/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Just as no one of you who does not detach himself from all that belongs to him can be a disciple of mine. <a href="/worrell/luke/14.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>"So, therefore, every one of you who does not renounce all his own goods, cannot be My disciple.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/luke/14.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>So, every one of you, that doth not give up all that he hath, cannot be my disciple.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/luke/14-33.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=6119" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/14.htm">The Cost of Discipleship</a> …32And if he is unable, he will send a delegation while the other king is still far off, to ask for terms of peace. 33<a href="/greek/3779.htm" title="3779: Houtōs (Adv) -- Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows).">In the same way,</a> <a href="/greek/3767.htm" title="3767: oun (Conj) -- Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly."></a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pas (Adj-NMS) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">any one</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ex (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">of</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hos (RelPro-NMS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">who</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/657.htm" title="657: apotassetai (V-PIM-3S) -- To withdraw from, take leave of, renounce, send away. ">does not give up</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pasin (Adj-DNP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">everything</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DNP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1438.htm" title="1438: heautou (RefPro-GM3S) -- Himself, herself, itself. ">he</a> <a href="/greek/5225.htm" title="5225: hyparchousin (V-PPA-DNP) -- To begin, am, exist, be in possession. From hupo and archomai; to begin under, i.e. Come into existence; expletively, to exist (verb).">has</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ou (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/1410.htm" title="1410: dynatai (V-PIM/P-3S) -- (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible.">cannot</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: einai (V-PNA) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">be</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: mou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">My</a> <a href="/greek/3101.htm" title="3101: mathētēs (N-NMS) -- A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil.">disciple.</a> 34Salt is good, but if the salt loses its savor, with what will it be seasoned?…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/10-37.htm">Matthew 10:37-39</a> Anyone who loves his father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me; anyone who loves his son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me; / and anyone who does not take up his cross and follow Me is not worthy of Me. / Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for My sake will find it. <a href="/philippians/3-7.htm">Philippians 3:7-8</a> But whatever was gain to me I count as loss for the sake of Christ. / More than that, I count all things as loss compared to the surpassing excellence of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ <a href="/matthew/19-21.htm">Matthew 19:21</a> Jesus told him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.” <a href="/mark/10-28.htm">Mark 10:28-30</a> Peter began to say to Him, “Look, we have left everything and followed You.” / “Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “no one who has left home or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields for My sake and for the gospel / will fail to receive a hundredfold in the present age—houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and fields, along with persecutions—and in the age to come, eternal life. <a href="/luke/9-23.htm">Luke 9:23-24</a> Then Jesus said to all of them, “If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me. / For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it. <a href="/matthew/16-24.htm">Matthew 16:24-26</a> Then Jesus told His disciples, “If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me. / For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it. / What will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul? <a href="/acts/20-24.htm">Acts 20:24</a> But I consider my life of no value to me, if only I may finish my course and complete the ministry I have received from the Lord Jesus—the ministry of testifying to the good news of God’s grace. <a href="/2_corinthians/5-15.htm">2 Corinthians 5:15</a> And He died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died for them and was raised again. <a href="/romans/12-1.htm">Romans 12:1</a> Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. <a href="/galatians/2-20.htm">Galatians 2:20</a> I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me. <a href="/hebrews/10-34.htm">Hebrews 10:34</a> You sympathized with those in prison and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, knowing that you yourselves had a better and permanent possession. <a href="/1_john/2-15.htm">1 John 2:15-17</a> Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. / For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not from the Father but from the world. / The world is passing away, along with its desires; but whoever does the will of God remains forever. <a href="/1_kings/19-19.htm">1 Kings 19:19-21</a> So Elijah departed and found Elisha son of Shaphat. He was plowing with twelve teams of oxen, and he was with the twelfth team. Elijah passed by him and threw his cloak around him. / So Elisha left the oxen, ran after Elijah, and said, “Please let me kiss my father and mother goodbye, and then I will follow you.” “Go on back,” Elijah replied, “for what have I done to you?” / So Elisha turned back from him, took his pair of oxen, and slaughtered them. Using the oxen’s equipment for fuel, he cooked the meat and gave it to the people, and they ate. Then he set out to follow and serve Elijah. <a href="/genesis/12-1.htm">Genesis 12:1</a> Then the LORD said to Abram, “Leave your country, your kindred, and your father’s household, and go to the land I will show you. <a href="/exodus/32-26.htm">Exodus 32:26-29</a> So Moses stood at the entrance to the camp and said, “Whoever is for the LORD, come to me.” And all the Levites gathered around him. / He told them, “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Each of you men is to fasten his sword to his side, go back and forth through the camp from gate to gate, and slay his brother, his friend, and his neighbor.’” / The Levites did as Moses commanded, and that day about three thousand of the people fell dead. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>So likewise, whoever he be of you that forsakes not all that he has, he cannot be my disciple.<a href="/luke/14-26.htm">Luke 14:26</a> If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.<a href="/luke/5-11.htm">Luke 5:11,28</a> And when they had brought their ships to land, they forsook all, and followed him… <a href="/luke/18-22.htm">Luke 18:22,23,28-30</a> Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/14-32.htm">Able</a> <a href="/mark/10-14.htm">Belongs</a> <a href="/luke/14-27.htm">Disciple</a> <a href="/jeremiah/14-5.htm">Forsakes</a> <a href="/jeremiah/14-5.htm">Forsaketh</a> <a href="/luke/13-5.htm">Likewise</a> <a href="/luke/12-44.htm">Possessions</a> <a href="/luke/14-17.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/matthew/16-24.htm">Renounce</a> <a href="/psalms/10-3.htm">Renounceth</a> <a href="/luke/14-32.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/16-13.htm">Able</a> <a href="/luke/18-16.htm">Belongs</a> <a href="/john/1-43.htm">Disciple</a> <a href="/job/6-14.htm">Forsakes</a> <a href="/1_kings/12-8.htm">Forsaketh</a> <a href="/luke/15-7.htm">Likewise</a> <a href="/luke/16-1.htm">Possessions</a> <a href="/luke/17-8.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/titus/2-12.htm">Renounce</a> <a href="/psalms/10-3.htm">Renounceth</a> <a href="/luke/15-7.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 14</div>1. <a href="/luke/14-1.htm">Jesus heals the dropsy on the Sabbath;</a> 7. <a href="/luke/14-7.htm">teaches humility;</a> 12. <a href="/luke/14-12.htm">to feast the poor;</a> 15. <a href="/luke/14-15.htm">under the parable of the great supper, </a> 23. <a href="/luke/14-23.htm">shows how worldly minded men shall be shut out of heaven.</a> 25. <a href="/luke/14-25.htm">Those who will be his disciples, to bear their cross must make their accounts beforehand,</a> 31. <a href="/luke/14-31.htm">lest with shame they revolt from him afterward;</a> 34. <a href="/luke/14-34.htm">and become altogether unprofitable, like salt that has lost its flavor.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/14.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/14.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>In the same way This phrase connects the current teaching to the preceding parables and teachings of Jesus. In <a href="/luke/14.htm">Luke 14</a>, Jesus uses parables to illustrate the cost of discipleship, such as the parable of the tower builder and the king going to war. The phrase "in the same way" indicates that just as these examples require careful consideration and commitment, so does following Christ.any one of you This phrase emphasizes the personal nature of the call to discipleship. It is an invitation extended to every individual, not limited by social status, ethnicity, or background. The universality of this call reflects the inclusive nature of the Gospel, as seen in passages like <a href="/galatians/3-28.htm">Galatians 3:28</a>, where Paul states that in Christ, there is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free.who does not give up everything he has This phrase highlights the radical nature of discipleship. The call to "give up everything" is a call to prioritize Jesus above all material possessions and personal ambitions. This echoes the teaching of Jesus in <a href="/matthew/6-19.htm">Matthew 6:19-21</a>, where He instructs His followers to store up treasures in heaven rather than on earth. Historically, this would have been a challenging command in a culture where wealth and possessions were often seen as signs of God's favor.cannot be My disciple This phrase sets a clear condition for true discipleship. It underscores the idea that following Jesus requires total commitment and surrender. The term "disciple" implies a learner or follower who adheres to the teachings and lifestyle of the teacher. In the context of first-century Judaism, discipleship involved a close, personal relationship with the rabbi, often requiring significant personal sacrifice. This mirrors the call of Jesus to His first disciples, such as Peter and Andrew, who left their nets to follow Him (<a href="/matthew/4-18.htm">Matthew 4:18-20</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The central figure in this passage, Jesus is teaching about the cost of discipleship. His teachings often challenge listeners to consider the depth of their commitment to Him. 2. <a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a> The audience Jesus addresses, both the immediate followers and those who would consider following Him. The term "disciple" implies a learner or follower who is committed to the teachings and lifestyle of their master. 3. <a href="/topical/c/crowds.htm">Crowds</a> While not directly mentioned in this verse, the broader context of <a href="/bsb/luke/14.htm">Luke 14</a> includes Jesus speaking to large crowds, indicating that His message was meant for a wide audience, not just the inner circle of His disciples.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/total_surrender.htm">Total Surrender</a> Jesus calls for complete dedication, which may require sacrificing personal possessions, ambitions, or relationships that hinder our commitment to Him. <a href="/topical/c/cost_of_discipleship.htm">Cost of Discipleship</a> Following Jesus is not a casual decision; it requires a willingness to prioritize Him above all else, including material wealth and personal desires. <a href="/topical/h/heart_attitude.htm">Heart Attitude</a> The call to give up everything is not just about physical possessions but also about the heart's attachment to them. True discipleship involves a heart fully devoted to Christ. <a href="/topical/e/eternal_perspective.htm">Eternal Perspective</a> By giving up earthly treasures, believers gain eternal rewards. This perspective helps prioritize spiritual over material wealth. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_support.htm">Community and Support</a> The early church's example shows the importance of community in living out the call to discipleship. Believers can support one another in their commitment to Christ.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_14.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 14</a> <a href="/q/what_are_kosher_dietary_rules.htm">What does 'more blessed to give than receive' mean?</a> <a href="/q/does_luke_14_31-32_conflict_with_peace.htm">Luke 14:31–32: Does Jesus’ warfare analogy conflict with other passages (e.g., Matthew 5:9) advocating peace? </a> <a href="/q/what_does_'give_it_all_away'_mean.htm">What does "give it all away" mean?</a> <a href="/q/did_jesus_appear_to_12_or_11_disciples.htm">How many disciples did Jesus appear to after his resurrection: Twelve (1 Cor 15:5) or Eleven (Matt 27:3-5; Acts 1:9-26; Matt 28:16; Mark 16:14; Luke 24:9, 33)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/14.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(33) Whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not . . .--Better, that renounceth not. This, then, was the immediate lesson which the company of eager disciples had to learn: to say good-bye to their "all," whatever that might be. Fishing-nets and hired servants, or great possessions, or ease and safety, or besetting sins, or fancied righteousness--all had to be renounced. The word for "forsake" is that which was afterwards used in the baptismal formula, "I renounce the devil and all his works," and the same as that which is translated "bidding farewell" in <a href="/luke/9-61.htm" title="And another also said, Lord, I will follow you; but let me first go bid them farewell, which are at home at my house.">Luke 9:61</a>, <a href="/acts/18-18.htm" title="And Paul after this tarried there yet a good while, and then took his leave of the brothers, and sailed there into Syria, and with him Priscilla and Aquila; having shorn his head in Cenchrea: for he had a vow.">Acts 18:18</a>.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/14.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 33. - So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple. "We must live in this world as though the soul was already in heaven and the body mouldering in the grave" (St. Francis de Sales). There was much unreasoning, possibly not a little sentimental enthusiasm, among the people who crowded round Jesus in these last months of his work. The stern, uncompromising picture of what ought to be the life of his real followers was painted especially with a view of getting rid of these useless, purposeless enthusiasts. The way of the cross, which he was about to tread, was no pathway for such light-hearted triflers. <a href="/commentaries/luke/14-33.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>In the same way, Οὕτως (Houtōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3779.htm">Strong's 3779: </a> Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows). any one πᾶς (pas) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. of ἐξ (ex) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. you ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. who ὃς (hos) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. does not give up ἀποτάσσεται (apotassetai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_657.htm">Strong's 657: </a> To withdraw from, take leave of, renounce, send away. everything πᾶσιν (pasin) Adjective - Dative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. he ἑαυτοῦ (heautou) Reflexive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1438.htm">Strong's 1438: </a> Himself, herself, itself. has ὑπάρχουσιν (hyparchousin) Verb - Present Participle Active - Dative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5225.htm">Strong's 5225: </a> To begin, am, exist, be in possession. From hupo and archomai; to begin under, i.e. Come into existence; expletively, to exist (verb). cannot δύναται (dynatai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1410.htm">Strong's 1410: </a> (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible. be εἶναί (einai) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. My μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. disciple. μαθητής (mathētēs) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3101.htm">Strong's 3101: </a> A learner, disciple, pupil. 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