25 Large crowds were traveling with Jesus, and turning to them he said:
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“If anyone comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters—yes, even their own life—such a person cannot be my disciple.
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And whoever does not carry their cross and follow me cannot be my disciple.
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“Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Won’t you first sit down and estimate the cost to see if you have enough money to complete it?