Luke 9:61Another also said, "I want to follow you, Lord, but first allow me to say good-bye to those who are at my house."
The setting
Galilee region, Israel, ~30 AD. Jesus walking toward Jerusalem with growing crowds. A man volunteers but wants conditions...
The emotion here: eager but wanting security and approval
The original word
epitrepō (ἐπίτρεψον) — to permit, grant permission, allow
Why it matters
Jewish farewell customs involved elaborate feasts that could last days
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What most readers miss in Luke 9:61
This isn't about a quick goodbye — he's asking for an extended farewell celebration
Common misconceptionPeople think Jesus is being harsh about family relationships, but this is about divided loyalty and endless delay tactics disguised as responsibility.
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Verses that echo Luke 9:61
Bible Genome reading
Luke 9:61 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Luke 9:61 comes from the book of Luke, written during the gospel period. These words are attributed to another man. The dominant emotion in this verse is deciding, with a comfort power of 25% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include farewell, priority. Notable phrases: want to follow you; say good-bye.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same deciding
“"You shall have no other gods before me.”
— Deuteronomy 5:7
“"You shall not murder.”
— Exodus 20:13
“Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”
— Matthew 23:12
“For God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.”
— 2 Timothy 1:7
“But Peter said, "Silver and gold have I none, but what I have, that I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!"”
— Acts 3:6
Your reflection
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