25 And there went great multitudes with him: and he turned, and said unto them,
25 Large crowds were traveling with Jesus, and turning to them he said:
25 Now great crowds accompanied him, and he turned and said to them,
25 One day when large groups of people were walking along with him, Jesus turned and told them,
25 Now great multitudes went with Him. And He turned and said to them,
25 A large crowd was following Jesus. He turned around and said to them,
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Luke 14:25
Commentary on Luke 14:25-35
(Read Luke 14:25-35)
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.