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Luke 9:59

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57And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain man said unto him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.Select Luke 9:57

58And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.Select Luke 9:58

59And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.Select Luke 9:59

60Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God.Select Luke 9:60

61And another also said, Lord, I will follow thee; but let me first go bid them farewell, which are at home at my house.Select Luke 9:61

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9:59 He said to another, “Follow me!” But he said, “Lord, allow me first to go and bury my father.”

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9:59 And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.

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