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14:1 And it came to pass, as he went into the house of one of the chief Pharisees to eat bread on the sabbath day, that they watched him.
14:2 And, behold, there was a certain man before him which had the dropsy.
14:3 And Jesus answering spake unto the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath day?
14:4 And they held their peace. And he took him, and healed him, and let him go;
14:5 And answered them, saying, Which of you shall have an ass or an ox fallen into a pit, and will not straightway pull him out on the sabbath day?
14:6 And they could not answer him again to these things.
14:7 And he put forth a parable to those which were bidden, when he marked how they chose out the chief rooms; saying unto them.
14:8 When thou art bidden of any man to a wedding, sit not down in the highest room; lest a more honourable man than thou be bidden of him;
14:9 And he that bade thee and him come and say to thee, Give this man place; and thou begin with shame to take the lowest room.
14:10 But when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest room; that when he that bade thee cometh, he may say unto thee, Friend, go up higher: then shalt thou have worship in the presence of them that sit at meat with thee.
14:11 For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
14:12 Then said he also to him that bade him, When thou makest a dinner or a supper, call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, neither thy kinsmen, nor thy rich neighbours; lest they also bid thee again, and a recompence be made thee.
14:13 But when thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind:
14:14 And thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just.
14:15 And when one of them that sat at meat with him heard these things, he said unto him, Blessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of God.
14:16 Then said he unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and bade many:
14:17 And sent his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come; for all things are now ready.
14:18 And they all with one consent began to make excuse. The first said unto him, I have bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see it: I pray thee have me excused.
14:19 And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them: I pray thee have me excused.
14:20 And another said, I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come.
14:21 So that servant came, and shewed his lord these things. Then the master of the house being angry said to his servant, Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in hither the poor, and the maimed, and the halt, and the blind.
14:22 And the servant said, Lord, it is done as thou hast commanded, and yet there is room.
14:23 And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled.
14:24 For I say unto you, That none of those men which were bidden shall taste of my supper.
14:25 And there went great multitudes with him: and he turned, and said unto them,
14:26 If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.
14:27 And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple.
14:28 For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?
14:29 Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him,
14:30 Saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish.
14:31 Or what king, going to make war against another king, sitteth not down first, and consulteth whether he be able with ten thousand to meet him that cometh against him with twenty thousand?
14:32 Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and desireth conditions of peace.
14:33 So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple.
14:34 Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be seasoned?
14:35 It is neither fit for the land, nor yet for the dunghill; but men cast it out. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

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Doesn't Jesus in Luke 14:26 saying: "If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple." rather conflict with The Ten Commandments #5 in Exodus 20:12: "Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee." Just asking.
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Contradictions in the Bible
Both Jesus and his Jewish audience in this passage were well aware of the Pentateuch's commands to filial piety. This is not a contradiction in Jesus teaching, but rather a paradox.

The entire book of Luke, from the first chapter where the author lingers over the story of Elizabeth and Mary, is conerned with family life. Looking back to the first chapter, one may see how Jesus' words are perhaps consistent with a notion of a God that loves families and family life, but will not allow Himself to be bound exclusively to the rules of family life. See in particular Jesus' words to Mary after he was found in the synagogue.

Jesus wants us to love our fathers, mothers, wives, husbands, children, brothers, and sisters -- but not more than we love God.

See also Matthew 12.50 where he tells a crowd that whoever does the will of his father is his brother and sister and mother.

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible
back to: Luke
Book: Luke
Chapter: 14

Overview:
Christ heals a Man On the Sabbath. (1-6) He teaches Humility.
(7-14) Parable of the great Supper. (15-24) The necessity of
consideration and self-denial. (25-35)

1-6 This Pharisee, as Well as others, seems to have had an ill
design in entertaining Jesus at his House. But our Lord would
not be hindered from healing a Man, though he knew a clamour
would be raised at his doing it On the Sabbath. It requires care
to understand the proper connection between Piety and Charity in
observing the Sabbath, and the distinction between Works of real
necessity and habits of self-indulgence. Wisdom from above,
teaches patient perseverance in Well-doing.

7-14 Even in the common actions of Life, Christ marks what we
do, not only in our religious assemblies, but at our Tables. We
see in many cases, that a Man's pride will bring him low, and
before honour is Humility. Our Saviour here teaches, that Works
of Charity are better than Works of show. But our Lord did not
mean that a proud and unbelieving liberality should be rewarded,
but that his precept of doing good to the Poor and afflicted
should be observed from Love to him.

15-24 In this Parable observe the free Grace and Mercy of God
shining in the Gospel of Christ, which will be Food and a Feast
for the soul of a Man that knows its own wants and miseries. All
found some pretence to Put off their attendance. This reproves
the Jewish nation for their neglect of the offers of Christ's
Grace. It shows also the backwardness there is to close with the
Gospel Call. The want of gratitude in those who slight Gospel
offers, and the contempt Put upon the God of Heaven thereby,
justly provoke him. The apostles were to turn to the Gentiles,
when the Jews refused the offer; and with them the Church was
filled. The provision made for precious souls in the Gospel of
Christ, has not been made in vain; for if some reject, others
will thankfully accept the offer. The very Poor and low in the
world, shall be as welcome to Christ as the rich and great; and
many times the Gospel has the greatest success among those that
labour under worldly disadvantages and bodily infirmities.
Christ's House shall at last be filled; it will be So when the
number of the elect is completed.

25-35 Though the disciples of Christ are not all crucified, yet
they all Bear their Cross, and must Bear it in the way of duty.
Jesus bids them count upon it, and then consider of it. Our
Saviour explains this By two similitudes; the former showing
that we must consider the expenses of our religion; the latter,
that we must consider the perils of it. Sit down and count the
cost; consider it will cost the mortifying of Sin, even the most
beloved lusts. The proudest and most daring sinner cannot stand
against God, for who knows the power of his Anger? It is our
interest to seek peace with him, and we need not send to ask
conditions of peace, they are offered to us, and are highly to
our advantage. In some way a Disciple of Christ will be Put to
the trial. May we seek to be disciples indeed, and be careful
not to grow slack in our profession, or afraid of the Cross;
that we may be the good Salt of the Earth, to season those
around us with the savour of Christ.

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