The Would-be Followers of Jesus

57 As they were walking along the road, a man said to him, "I will follow you wherever you go."

Other Translations of Luke 9:57

King James Version

The Would-be Followers of Jesus

57 And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain man said unto him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.

English Standard Version

The Would-be Followers of Jesus

57 As they were going along the road, someone said to him, "I will follow you wherever you go."

The Message

The Would-be Followers of Jesus

57 On the road someone asked if he could go along. "I'll go with you, wherever," he said.

New King James Version

The Would-be Followers of Jesus

57 Now it happened as they journeyed on the road, that someone said to Him, "Lord, I will follow You wherever You go."

New Living Translation

The Would-be Followers of Jesus

57 As they were walking along, someone said to Jesus, "I will follow you wherever you go."

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Luke 9:57

Commentary on Luke 9:57-62

(Read Luke 9:57-62)

Here is one that is forward to follow Christ, but seems to have been hasty and rash, and not to have counted the cost. If we mean to follow Christ, we must lay aside the thoughts of great things in the world. Let us not try to join the profession of Christianity, with seeking after worldly advantages. Here is another that seems resolved to follow Christ, but he begs a short delay. To this man Christ first gave the call; he said to him, Follow me. Religion teaches us to be kind and good, to show piety at home, and to requite our parents; but we must not make these an excuse for neglecting our duty to God. Here is another that is willing to follow Christ, but he must have a little time to talk with his friends about it, and to set in order his household affairs, and give directions concerning them. He seemed to have worldly concerns more upon his heart than he ought to have, and he was willing to enter into a temptation leading him from his purpose of following Christ. No one can do any business in a proper manner, if he is attending to other things. Those who begin with the work of God, must resolve to go on, or they will make nothing of it. Looking back, leads to drawing back, and drawing back is to perdition. He only that endures to the end shall be saved.