33 In the same way, those of you who do not give up everything you have cannot be my disciples.

Other Translations of Luke 14:33

King James Version

33 So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple.

English Standard Version

33  So therefore, any one of you who does not renounce all that he has cannot be my disciple.

The Message

33 "Simply put, if you're not willing to take what is dearest to you, whether plans or people, and kiss it good-bye, you can't be my disciple.

New King James Version

33 So likewise, whoever of you does not forsake all that he has cannot be My disciple.

New Living Translation

33 So you cannot become my disciple without giving up everything you own.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Luke 14:33

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.