Luke 14:26-27

Devotionals, Articles, and Bible Study Resources on Luke 14:26-27

26“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.
27And whoever does not carry his cross and follow Me cannot be My disciple.
— Luke 14:26-27

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