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came, and said unto him, Master, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/8.htm">New King James Version</a> Then a certain scribe came and said to Him, “Teacher, I will follow You wherever You go.” <a href="/nasb_/matthew/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then a scribe came and said to Him, “Teacher, I will follow You wherever You go.” <a href="/nasb/matthew/8.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then a scribe came and said to Him, &#8220Teacher, I will follow You wherever You go.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/matthew/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And a certain scribe came and said to Him, “Teacher, I will follow You wherever You go.” <a href="/lsb/matthew/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then a scribe came and said to Him, “Teacher, I will follow You wherever You go.” <a href="/amp/matthew/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then [on His way to board the boat] a scribe [who was a respected and authoritative interpreter of the Law] came and said to Him, “Master, I will accompany You [as Your student] wherever You go.” <a href="/csb/matthew/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> A scribe approached him and said, “Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go.” <a href="/hcsb/matthew/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> A scribe approached Him and said, &#8220Teacher, I will follow You wherever You go!&#8221 <a href="/asv/matthew/8.htm">American Standard Version</a> And there came a scribe, and said unto him, Teacher, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest. <a href="/cev/matthew/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> A teacher of the Law of Moses came up to him and said, "Teacher, I'll go anywhere with you!" <a href="/erv/matthew/8.htm">English Revised Version</a> And there came a scribe, and said unto him, Master, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest. <a href="/gwt/matthew/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> A scribe came to him and said, "Teacher, I'll follow you wherever you go." <a href="/gnt/matthew/8.htm">Good News Translation</a> A teacher of the Law came to him. "Teacher," he said, "I am ready to go with you wherever you go." <a href="/isv/matthew/8.htm">International Standard Version</a> Just then, a scribe came up and told him, "Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go." <a href="/msb/matthew/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And one of the scribes came to Him and said, ?Teacher, I will follow You wherever You go.? <a href="/net/matthew/8.htm">NET Bible</a> Then an expert in the law came to him and said, "Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go." <a href="/nheb/matthew/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then a scribe came, and said to him, "Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go." <a href="/wbt/matthew/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And a certain scribe came, and said to him, Master, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest. <a href="/wey/matthew/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> when a Scribe came and said to Him, "Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go." <a href="/web/matthew/8.htm">World English Bible</a> A scribe came and said to him, “Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and a certain scribe having come, said to Him, “Teacher, I will follow You wherever You may go”; <a href="/blb/matthew/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And one scribe, having approached Him, said "Teacher, I will follow You wherever that You should go." <a href="/ylt/matthew/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and a certain scribe having come, said to him, 'Teacher, I will follow thee wherever thou mayest go;' <a href="/slt/matthew/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And one scribe, coming near, said to him, Teacher, I will follow thee wherever thou goest.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And a certain scribe came and said to him: Master, I will follow thee whithersoever thou shalt go. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And one scribe, approaching, said to him, “Teacher, I will follow you wherever you will go.” <a href="/nabre/matthew/8.htm">New American Bible</a> A scribe approached and said to him, “Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go.” <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> A scribe then approached and said, “Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And a scribe drew near and said to him, O my teacher, I will follow you wherever you go. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/8.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> One scribe came near and said to him, “Rabbi, I shall come after you, wherever you go.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/8.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And a certain scribe came and said to him: Teacher, I will follow thee wherever thou goest. <a href="/godbey/matthew/8.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And one scribe having come, said to Him, Teacher, I will follow thee whithersoever thou mayest go. <a href="/haweis/matthew/8.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And a certain scribe came, and said unto him, Master, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest. <a href="/mace/matthew/8.htm">Mace New Testament</a> when a certain scribe came to him, and said, Master, I will follow you where-ever you go. <a href="/wey/matthew/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> when a Scribe came and said to Him, "Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go." <a href="/worrell/matthew/8.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And a scribe, coming near, said to Him, "Teacher, I will follow Thee wheresoever Thou mayst go." <a href="/worsley/matthew/8.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And a certain scribe came to Him, and said, Master, I will follow Thee whithersoever Thou goest: <a href="/parallel/matthew/8-19.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/hriiyJYqzvc?start=1922" 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/matthew/8.htm">The Cost of Discipleship</a> 18When Jesus saw a large crowd around Him, He gave orders to cross to the other side of the sea. 19<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/1520.htm" title="1520: heis (Adj-NMS) -- One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.">one</a> <a href="/greek/1122.htm" title="1122: grammateus (N-NMS) -- From gramma. A writer, i.e. scribe or secretary.">of the scribes</a> <a href="/greek/4334.htm" title="4334: proselthōn (V-APA-NMS) -- From pros and erchomai; to approach, i.e. come near, visit, or worship, assent to.">came</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">to Him</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">and said,</a> <a href="/greek/1320.htm" title="1320: Didaskale (N-VMS) -- A teacher, master. From didasko; an instructor.">“Teacher,</a> <a href="/greek/190.htm" title="190: akolouthēsō (V-FIA-1S) -- To accompany, attend, follow. Properly, to be in the same way with, i.e. To accompany.">I will follow</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: soi (PPro-D2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">You</a> <a href="/greek/3699.htm" title="3699: hopou (Adv) -- Where, whither, in what place. From hos and pou; what(-ever) where, i.e. At whichever spot.">wherever</a> <a href="/greek/1437.htm" title="1437: ean (Conj) -- If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/565.htm" title="565: aperchē (V-PSM/P-2S) -- From apo and erchomai; to go off, aside or behind, literally or figuratively.">You go.”</a> 20Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay His head.”…<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="/luke/9-57.htm">Luke 9:57</a> As they were walking along the road, someone said to Jesus, “I will follow You wherever You go.” <a href="/matthew/19-16.htm">Matthew 19:16-22</a> Just then a man came up to Jesus and inquired, “Teacher, what good thing must I do to obtain eternal life?” / “Why do you ask Me about what is good?” Jesus replied. “There is only One who is good. If you want to enter life, keep the commandments.” / “Which ones?” the man asked. Jesus answered, “‘Do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not bear false witness, ... <a href="/luke/14-25.htm">Luke 14:25-33</a> Now large crowds were traveling with Jesus, and He turned and said to them, / “If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters—yes, even his own life—he cannot be My disciple. / And whoever does not carry his cross and follow Me cannot be My disciple. ... <a href="/john/6-66.htm">John 6:66-69</a> From that time on many of His disciples turned back and no longer walked with Him. / So Jesus asked the Twelve, “Do you want to leave too?” / Simon Peter replied, “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life. ... <a href="/mark/10-17.htm">Mark 10:17-22</a> As Jesus started on His way, a man ran up and knelt before Him. “Good Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” / “Why do you call Me good?” Jesus replied. “No one is good except God alone. / You know the commandments: ‘Do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not bear false witness, do not cheat others, honor your father and mother.’” ... <a href="/luke/18-18.htm">Luke 18:18-23</a> Then a certain ruler asked Him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” / “Why do you call Me good?” Jesus replied. “No one is good except God alone. / You know the commandments: ‘Do not commit adultery, do not murder, do not steal, do not bear false witness, honor your father and mother.’” ... <a href="/matthew/4-18.htm">Matthew 4:18-22</a> As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, He saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. / “Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” / And at once they left their nets and followed Him. ... <a href="/john/1-35.htm">John 1:35-51</a> The next day John was there again with two of his disciples. / When he saw Jesus walking by, he said, “Look, the Lamb of God!” / And when the two disciples heard him say this, they followed Jesus. ... <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="/luke/5-27.htm">Luke 5:27-28</a> After this, Jesus went out and saw a tax collector named Levi sitting at the tax booth. “Follow Me,” He told him, / and Levi got up, left everything, and followed Him. <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="/2_kings/2-1.htm">2 Kings 2:1-6</a> Shortly before the LORD took Elijah up to heaven in a whirlwind, Elijah and Elisha were on their way from Gilgal, / and Elijah said to Elisha, “Please stay here, for the LORD has sent me on to Bethel.” But Elisha replied, “As surely as the LORD lives and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.” So they went down to Bethel. / Then the sons of the prophets at Bethel came out to Elisha and said, “Do you know that the LORD will take your master away from you today?” “Yes, I know,” he replied. “Do not speak of it.” ... <a href="/ruth/1-16.htm">Ruth 1:16-17</a> But Ruth replied: “Do not urge me to leave you or to turn from following you. For wherever you go, I will go, and wherever you live, I will live; your people will be my people, and your God will be my God. / Where you die, I will die, and there I will be buried. May the LORD punish me, and ever so severely, if anything but death separates you and me.” <a href="/genesis/12-1.htm">Genesis 12:1-4</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. / I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. / I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.” ... <a href="/exodus/3-10.htm">Exodus 3:10-12</a> Therefore, go! I am sending you to Pharaoh to bring My people the Israelites out of Egypt.” / But Moses asked God, “Who am I, that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?” / “I will surely be with you,” God said, “and this will be the sign to you that I have sent you: When you have brought the people out of Egypt, all of you will worship God on this mountain.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And a certain scribe came, and said to him, Master, I will follow you wherever you go.certain.<a href="/ezra/7-6.htm">Ezra 7:6</a> This Ezra went up from Babylon; and he was a ready scribe in the law of Moses, which the LORD God of Israel had given: and the king granted him all his request, according to the hand of the LORD his God upon him.<a href="/mark/12-32.htm">Mark 12:32-34</a> And the scribe said unto him, Well, Master, thou hast said the truth: for there is one God; and there is none other but he: … <a href="/luke/9-57.htm">Luke 9:57,58</a> And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain man said unto him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest… I will.<a href="/luke/14-25.htm">Luke 14:25-27,33</a> And there went great multitudes with him: and he turned, and said unto them, … <a href="/luke/22-33.htm">Luke 22:33,34</a> And he said unto him, Lord, I am ready to go with thee, both into prison, and to death… <a href="/john/13-36.htm">John 13:36-38</a> Simon Peter said unto him, Lord, whither goest thou? Jesus answered him, Whither I go, thou canst not follow me now; but thou shalt follow me afterwards… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/8-1.htm">Follow</a> <a href="/zechariah/2-2.htm">Goest</a> <a href="/matthew/7-29.htm">Law</a> <a href="/matthew/7-22.htm">Master</a> <a href="/matthew/8-4.htm">Mayest</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-25.htm">Scribe</a> <a href="/habakkuk/2-19.htm">Teacher</a> <a href="/daniel/2-38.htm">Wherever</a> <a href="/daniel/2-38.htm">Whithersoever</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/8-22.htm">Follow</a> <a href="/luke/9-57.htm">Goest</a> <a href="/matthew/10-35.htm">Law</a> <a href="/matthew/8-25.htm">Master</a> <a href="/matthew/15-5.htm">Mayest</a> <a href="/matthew/13-52.htm">Scribe</a> <a href="/matthew/9-11.htm">Teacher</a> <a href="/matthew/24-28.htm">Wherever</a> <a href="/mark/6-56.htm">Whithersoever</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 8</div>1. <a href="/matthew/8-1.htm">Jesus cleanses the leper;</a> 5. <a href="/matthew/8-5.htm">heals the centurion's servant,</a> 14. <a href="/matthew/8-14.htm">Peter's mother in law,</a> 16. <a href="/matthew/8-16.htm">and many others;</a> 18. <a href="/matthew/8-18.htm">shows the cost of following him;</a> 23. <a href="/matthew/8-23.htm">stills the storm on the sea;</a> 28. <a href="/matthew/8-28.htm">drives the demons out of two men possessed;</a> 31. <a href="/matthew/8-31.htm">and tells them to go into the pigs.</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/matthew/8.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/8.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>And one of the scribes came to Him Scribes were experts in the Jewish law and often associated with the Pharisees. They were respected for their knowledge and interpretation of the Torah. This scribe's approach to Jesus indicates a recognition of His authority and teaching, which was unusual given the general skepticism of religious leaders towards Jesus. This encounter highlights the growing interest in Jesus' ministry among various societal groups.and said, “Teacher, The term "Teacher" (Rabbi) was a title of respect, acknowledging Jesus as a respected authority in religious matters. This reflects the scribe's recognition of Jesus' wisdom and teaching, despite the tension between Jesus and many religious leaders of the time.I will follow You The scribe expresses a willingness to become a disciple of Jesus. Following a rabbi involved committing to learn from and emulate the teacher's life and teachings. This statement suggests a desire for deeper commitment and understanding of Jesus' message.wherever You go.” This phrase indicates a readiness to embrace the unknown and potentially difficult path of discipleship. It echoes the call to leave behind personal security and comfort, reminiscent of Abraham's call to leave his homeland (<a href="/genesis/12.htm">Genesis 12:1</a>). It also foreshadows the cost of discipleship that Jesus often spoke about, such as in <a href="/matthew/16-24.htm">Matthew 16:24</a>, where He calls His followers to take up their cross.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> Central figure in the Gospel of Matthew, performing miracles and teaching about the Kingdom of God. 2. <a href="/topical/s/scribe.htm">Scribe</a> A learned man in Jewish law, often associated with the Pharisees, who approaches Jesus with a declaration of intent to follow Him. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_setting.htm">The Setting</a> This event occurs during Jesus' ministry in Galilee, following a series of healings and teachings.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_cost_of_discipleship.htm">The Cost of Discipleship</a> Following Jesus requires a willingness to sacrifice personal comfort and security. The scribe's declaration is bold, but Jesus often challenges such declarations to ensure they are genuine. <a href="/topical/u/understanding_true_commitment.htm">Understanding True Commitment</a> The Greek word for "follow" (akolouthe?) implies a continuous, ongoing action. True discipleship is not a one-time decision but a lifelong journey. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_intentions.htm">The Role of Intentions</a> Good intentions must be matched with action. The scribe's statement is commendable, but Jesus often tests the sincerity of such claims. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_counting_the_cost.htm">The Importance of Counting the Cost</a> Before making commitments, it is crucial to understand what is involved. Jesus often emphasized the need to count the cost of following Him. <a href="/topical/t/the_challenge_of_worldly_attachments.htm">The Challenge of Worldly Attachments</a> The scribe's willingness to follow "wherever" suggests a readiness to leave behind worldly attachments, a theme echoed throughout the Gospels.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 8</a> <a href="/q/why_did_jesus_forbid_calling_anyone_father.htm">Why did Jesus instruct not to call anyone father?</a> <a href="/q/meaning_of_'a_merry_heart_is_medicine'.htm">What did Jesus teach his disciples at the Last Supper?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_2_peter_2_20-22_affect_'once_saved'.htm">2 Peter 2:20-22 implies believers can fall away; how does this align with the doctrine of 'once saved, always saved'?</a> <a href="/q/why_dismiss_womenand#8217;s_testimony_of_jesus.htm">Luke 24:11: Why would those closest to Jesus dismiss the women's testimony if Jesus had foretold His resurrection?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(19) A certain scribe came.--The facts that follow are placed by St. Luke, as we have seen, in quite another stage of our Lord's ministry. The fact that it was a scribe that came is striking, as showing that the impression made by our Lord's teaching was not confined to the "common people" that "heard him gladly." As Nicodemus had already come confessing that He was a "Teacher come from God," so in Galilee there was one whom the Sermon on the Mount, or some like discourse, had led to volunteer at least the show of discipleship.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 19-22. - Parallel passage: <a href="/luke/9-57.htm">Luke 9:57-62</a>. The would-be followers. (On this section, cf. by all means Trench, 'Studies in the Gospels,' pp. 156-167: 1867.) Notice that St. Luke (1) places it almost at the beginning of the Great Episode, calling attention by it to the qualifications required of those who would follow the Lord Up to Jerusalem; (2) adds a third example. So far as we have materials for deciding, the chronological position found in St. Matthew seems more probable. Verse 19. - And a certain scribe came; Revised Version, and there came a scribe. Contrast the order in ver. 2. There the leper was recognized as such before ever he came near, an emphasis being laid on him and his actions by the addition of "Behold;" here the official position is of but secondary importance. A certain; a (Revised Version); εϊς. The Hebrew numeral not uncommonly stands for an indefinite article (cf. <a href="/matthew/9-18.htm">Matthew 9:18</a>. [Westcott and Hort]; 26:69). Trench's "one scribe... with, perhaps, an emphasis on the 'one' to mark how unfrequent such offers were," is tempting, but improbable. Scribe. St. Matthew alone records his profession. Perhaps because the distinction of Jewish classes presented itself more vividly to his mind than to St. Luke's. And said unto him; Master; better, with the Revised Version margin, teacher (διδάσκαλε). It may be that he recognized one who was superior in an important branch of his own occupation, or, less probably, that he willingly accorded to him a title due to his occupation (cf. <a href="/john/3-2.htm">John 3:2</a>; and infra, <a href="/matthew/12-38.htm">Matthew 12:38</a>). I will follow thee; ἀκολουθήσω (not ἐγὼ ἀκολουθήσω σοι). Self is placed in the background; he is wholly taken up with that which he proposes doing. Whithersoever thou goest. Though, as a scribe, he would naturally prefer quiet. Contrast <a href="/john/6-66.htm">John 6:66</a> (περιεπάτουν). But the discomforts would be greater than he expected. Observe, however, that there is no sign. in him of that φιλαργυρία of which he has been accused (Cram. Cat.). Trench strangely favours the suggestion that he was Judas. Is <a href="/revelation/14-4.htm">Revelation 14:4</a> a reminiscence of this offer? <a href="/commentaries/matthew/8-19.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>And Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. one εἷς (heis) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1520.htm">Strong's 1520: </a> One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one. of the scribes γραμματεὺς (grammateus) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1122.htm">Strong's 1122: </a> From gramma. A writer, i.e. scribe or secretary. came προσελθὼν (proselthōn) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4334.htm">Strong's 4334: </a> From pros and erchomai; to approach, i.e. come near, visit, or worship, assent to. to Him αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. [and] said, εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “Teacher, Διδάσκαλε (Didaskale) Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1320.htm">Strong's 1320: </a> A teacher, master. From didasko; an instructor. I will follow ἀκολουθήσω (akolouthēsō) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_190.htm">Strong's 190: </a> To accompany, attend, follow. Properly, to be in the same way with, i.e. To accompany. You σοι (soi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. wherever ὅπου (hopou) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3699.htm">Strong's 3699: </a> Where, whither, in what place. From hos and pou; what(-ever) where, i.e. At whichever spot. You go.” ἀπέρχῃ (aperchē) Verb - Present Subjunctive Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_565.htm">Strong's 565: </a> From apo and erchomai; to go off, aside or behind, literally or figuratively. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/8-19.htm">Matthew 8:19 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/matthew/8-19.htm">Matthew 8:19 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/matthew/8-19.htm">Matthew 8:19 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/matthew/8-19.htm">Matthew 8:19 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/matthew/8-19.htm">Matthew 8:19 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/8-19.htm">Matthew 8:19 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/8-19.htm">Matthew 8:19 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/8-19.htm">Matthew 8:19 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/8-19.htm">Matthew 8:19 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/matthew/8-19.htm">Matthew 8:19 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/matthew/8-19.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 8:19 A scribe came and said to him (Matt. 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