Luke 9:60

Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Luke 9:60

BSB

But Jesus told him, "Let the dead bury their own dead. You, however, go and proclaim the kingdom of God."

AKJV

Jesus said to him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go you and preach the kingdom of God.

CPDV

And Jesus said to him: "Let the dead bury their dead. But you go and announce the kingdom of God."

ERV

But he said unto him, Leave the dead to bury their own dead; but go thou and publish abroad the kingdom of God.

NHEB

But Jesus said to him, "Leave the dead to bury their own dead, but you go and announce the Kingdom of God."

SMT

And Jesus said to him, Permit the dead to inter their own dead; and thou, having gone, announce the kingdom of God.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Luke 9:60

JesusG2424Noun Masculine saidG2036untohimG846 LetG863VerbthedeadG3498Adjective buryG2290Verb theirG1438 deadG3498Adjective butG1161Conjunction goG565Verb thouG4771andpreachG1229VerbthekingdomG932Noun FeminineofGodG2316Noun Masculine

Commentary for Luke 9:60

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Luke 9:60

Summary

Jesus prioritizes spiritual mission over family duty

Event

Redirecting man's commitment

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD