Matthew 8:22

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

But Jesus saith unto him, Follow me; and leave the dead to bury their own dead.

Matthew 8:22 — American Standard Version

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Context — Matthew 8

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.

19And there came a scribe, and said unto him, Teacher, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.

20And Jesus saith unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the heaven [have] nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.

21And another of the disciples said unto him, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.

22But Jesus saith unto him, Follow me; and leave the dead to bury their own dead.

23And when he was entered into a boat, his disciples followed him.

24And behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the boat was covered with the waves: but he was asleep.

25And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Save, Lord; we perish.

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