Matthew 8:22

But Jesus said unto him, Follow me; and let the dead bury their dead.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 8:22

BSB

But Jesus told him, "Follow Me, and let the dead bury their own dead."

AKJV

But Jesus said to him, Follow me; and let the dead bury their dead.

CPDV

But Jesus said to him, "Follow me, and allow the dead to bury their dead."

ERV

But Jesus saith unto him, Follow me; and leave the dead to bury their own dead.

NHEB

But Jesus said to him, "Follow me, and leave the dead to bury their own dead."

SMT

But Jesus said to him, Follow me; and let the dead inter the dead.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 8:22

ButG1161Conjunction JesusG2424Noun Masculine saidG2036untohimG846 FollowG190Verb meG3427 andG2532Conjunction letG863VerbthedeadG3498Adjective buryG2290Verb theirG1438 deadG3498Adjective

Commentary for Matthew 8:22

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 Matthew 8:22

Summary

Jesus prioritizes spiritual following over temporal concerns

Event

Demanding commitment

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD