Pentecost Season · Year C
Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 10, 2028
Overview & Insights
"Whoever does not carry the cross and follow me cannot be my disciple." (Luke 14:27)
Jesus turns to the large crowds traveling with him and tells them to count the cost of discipleship before committing, comparing it to a builder planning a tower or a king weighing whether to go to war. Following him means putting loyalty to him above every other tie, including family and possessions.
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Luke 14:25 Commentaries BibleHub
Collects classic commentaries on counting the cost of discipleship.
Luke 14 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik
Walks through the tower builder and warring king parables verse by verse.
Luke 14 Commentary Precept Austin
A verse-by-verse study covering the cost-of-discipleship sayings.
Luke 14 (Barnes' Notes) StudyLight
Gives Albert Barnes' verse-by-verse notes on the chapter.
Commentary on Luke 14:25-33 Working Preacher
A Lutheran preaching commentary on this exact passage.
Luke 14:25-33 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
A Reformed preaching commentary on Jesus' hard sayings about family and possessions.
Luke 14:27 Sermons BibleHub
A library of older preached sermons on carrying the cross.
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