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John Gill's Exposition on Luke 14:33

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John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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So likewise whosoever he be of you, etc.] Let him be ever so forward to follow me, to make a profession of me and of my Gospel, and to become a disciple of mine: that forsaketh not all that he hath; when called to it, relations, friends, possessions, estates, and what not, which is an explanation of (<421426>Luke 14:26) he cannot be my disciple; he is not in fact one, and is not worthy to be called one.
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