Matthew 8:22

22 But Jesus said to him, "1Follow Me, and allow the dead to bury their own dead."

Matthew 8:22 In-Context

20 Jesus said to him, "The foxes have holes and the birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head."
21 Another of the disciples said to Him, "Lord , permit me first to go and bury my father."
22 But Jesus said to him, "Follow Me, and allow the dead to bury their own dead."
23 When He got into the boat, His disciples followed Him.
24 And behold, there arose a great storm on the sea, so that the boat was being covered with the waves; but Jesus Himself was asleep.

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Cross References 1

  • 1. Matthew 9:9; Mark 2:14; Luke 9:59, 60; John 1:43; John 21:19
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