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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.
Luke 9.23 (King James Version) :And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org