Reformed Covenanter
Cancelled Commissioner
In this text we read:
Some commentators take it to mean that the man's father was still alive, and that he was waiting for him to die as an excuse for not getting on with the work.
in my opinion, this seems to be the best interpretation, because any other interpretation would seem to make the Lord's command devoid of natural affection - and contrary to the fact that He took care of His own mother when on the cross.
What do others think?
To another he said, "Follow me." But he said, "Lord, let me first go and bury my father." And Jesus said to him, "Leave the dead to bury their own dead. But as for you, go and proclaim the kingdom of God."
Some commentators take it to mean that the man's father was still alive, and that he was waiting for him to die as an excuse for not getting on with the work.
in my opinion, this seems to be the best interpretation, because any other interpretation would seem to make the Lord's command devoid of natural affection - and contrary to the fact that He took care of His own mother when on the cross.
What do others think?