Matthew 8:21

“And another of his disciples said unto him, etc.] That is, one of his disciples; for this does not suppose, that the other, the Scribe before mentioned, was one. It is possible, he might be one of the twelve. The Persic version makes him one of the disciples, whom they call “Hawarion”, apostles; and, according to ancient tradition, it was f514 Philip. And certain it is, that he was one, who was called to preach the Gospel; so that he was not a common ordinary disciple; nor could he be one of the seventy disciples, since it was after this, that they were called and sent forth; as appears from Luke’s account, (<420960>Luke 9:60,10:1). But who he particularly was, cannot be certainly known, nor…”

“And another of his disciples ... - The word “disciple” properly signifies “learner,” and was given to the followers of Jesus because they received him as their teacher. See the notes at Matthew 5:1. It does not of necessity mean that a “disciple” was a pious man, but only one of the multitude, who, for various causes, might attend on his instructions. See John 6:66; John 9:28. Suffer me first to go and bury my father - This seemed to be a reasonable request, as respect for parents, living or dead, is one of the first duties of religion. But the Saviour saw that in his circumstances there might be danger, if he was thus permitted to go, that he would not return to him: and he commanded him,…”

“Another said - I will follow thee without any such view; but I must mind my business first. It is not certain that his father was already dead. Perhaps his son desired to stay with him, being very old, till his death. Matthew 8:22”

“8:21 Another of his disciples: This statement suggests that the teacher of 8:19 was a disciple as well. Lord suggests a stronger commitment to Jesus. • bury my father: This was one of the highest religious duties in Judaism, but Jesus requires total commitment to him.”

“another: Luk 9:59-62 suffer: Mat 19:29; Lev 21:11, Lev 21:12; Num 6:6, Num 6:7; Deu 33:9, Deu 33:10; Kg1 19:20, Kg1 19:21; Hag 1:2; Co2 5:16 Matthew 8:22”