And another also said, Lord, I will follow thee; but let me first go bid them farewell, which are at home at my house.
Following Jesus must be prompt, allowing no delay for earthly ties or personal considerations. The request to first go home and bid farewell to those at home shows how family feelings, relationships, and duties compete with the duty of following Him and serving His work and cause. That duty to God and His cause must take priority, while family feeling and family duties remain secondary to it. The verse therefore calls for full, willing, and unselfish consecration expressed in prompt service.
Following Jesus must be prompt, allowing no delay for earthly ties or personal considerations. The request to first go home and bid farewell to those at home shows how family feelings, relationships, and duties compete with the duty of following Him and serving His work and cause. That duty to God and His cause must take priority, while family feeling and family duties remain secondary to it. The verse therefore calls for full, willing, and unselfish consecration expressed in prompt service.