Matthew 8:21

And another of his disciples said unto him, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 8:21

BSB

Another of His disciples requested, "Lord, first let me go and bury my father."

AKJV

And another of his disciples said to him, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.

CPDV

Then another of his disciples said to him, "Lord, permit me first to go and bury my father."

ERV

And another of the disciples said unto him, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.

NHEB

And another of the disciples said to him, "Lord, allow me first to go and bury my father."

SMT

And another of his disciples said to him, Lord, permit me first to go and inter my father.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 8:21

AndG1161Conjunction anotherG2087AdjectiveofhisG846 disciplesG3101Noun Masculine saidG2036untohimG846 LordG2962Noun Masculine sufferG2010Verb meG3427 firstG4412AdverbtogoG565Verb andG2532Conjunction buryG2290Verb myG3450 fatherG3962Noun Masculine

Commentary for Matthew 8:21

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

Overview of Matthew 8:21

Summary

Disciple asks permission to delay for family duty

Event

Request for delay

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD