Matthew 10:37

He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Matthew 10:37

BSB
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;
AKJV
He that loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.
CPDV
Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me. And whoever loves son or daughter above me is not worthy of me.
ERV
He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.
NHEB
Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; and whoever loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.
SMT
He loving father or mother above me, is not worthy of me; and he loving son or daughter above me, is not worthy of me.

Commentary for Matthew 10:37

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Matthew 10:37
Summary
Supreme loyalty to Jesus supersedes familial affection
Event
Teaching on priority of discipleship
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching