And another also said, Lord, I will follow thee; but let me first go bid them farewell, which are at home at my house.
Another person came up and said, 'I want to follow you, but first let me go home and say goodbye to my family.'
Sometimes we want to follow Jesus but keep looking for the perfect moment to start.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Luke, chapter 9, Jesus is on his way to Jerusalem, calling potential disciples and teaching about the high cost of following him, as he encounters various excuses from people. This verse involves a man who expresses willingness to follow Jesus but requests to first return home to say farewell to his family, reflecting the strong family ties and cultural norms of first-century Jewish society where such goodbyes were seen as essential. Jesus uses this interaction to emphasize the immediate and total commitment required for discipleship, as seen in the broader context of his ministry.
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