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PER238
The demanding consecration of the disciple
The pericope 238 reports a teaching unique to Luke (14.25-27) on the demands of discipleship. On the road to Bethany, after December 4, 32, the Messiah Jesus addresses a great crowd: following the Messiah means giving him absolute priority over every human relationship ('hate' in the Semitic sense) and agreeing to carry one's cross, that is, to embrace suffering and rejection in order to remain faithful. A total commitment, without compromise.
Matthew 10.37 (King James Version) :He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
PER239
The Parable of the Tower
The parable of the tower (Luke 14.28-30), transmitted only by Luke, is part of a discourse of Jesus on the cost of discipleship. Through the image of a builder who calculates his resources before building, Jesus invites his disciples to a considered, clear-sighted and persevering commitment, warning against a superficial or emotional faith without spiritual maturity.
Luke 14.29 (King James Version) :Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him,King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org