Luke 14:33
New International Version
In the same way, those of you who do not give up everything you have cannot be my disciples.

New Living Translation
So you cannot become my disciple without giving up everything you own.

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

Berean Standard Bible
In the same way, any one of you who does not give up everything he has cannot be My disciple.

Berean Literal Bible
So therefore every one of you who does not give up all that he himself possesses, is not able to be My disciple.

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

New King James Version
So likewise, whoever of you does not forsake all that he has cannot be My disciple.

New American Standard Bible
So then, none of you can be My disciple who does not give up all his own possessions.

NASB 1995
“So then, none of you can be My disciple who does not give up all his own possessions.

NASB 1977
“So therefore, no one of you can be My disciple who does not give up all his own possessions.

Legacy Standard Bible
So then, none of you can be My disciple who does not give up all his own possessions.

Amplified Bible
So then, none of you can be My disciple who does not [carefully consider the cost and then for My sake] give up all his own possessions.

Christian Standard Bible
In the same way, therefore, every one of you who does not renounce all his possessions cannot be my disciple.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
In the same way, therefore, every one of you who does not say good-bye to all his possessions cannot be My disciple.

American Standard Version
So therefore whosoever he be of you that renounceth not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple.

Contemporary English Version
So then, you cannot be my disciple unless you give away everything you own.

English Revised Version
So therefore whosoever he be of you that renounceth not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
In the same way, none of you can be my disciples unless you give up everything.

Good News Translation
In the same way," concluded Jesus, "none of you can be my disciple unless you give up everything you have.

International Standard Version
In the same way, none of you can be my disciple unless he gives up all his possessions."

Majority Standard Bible
In the same way, any one of you who does not give up everything he has cannot be My disciple.

NET Bible
In the same way therefore not one of you can be my disciple if he does not renounce all his own possessions.

New Heart English Bible
So therefore whoever of you who does not renounce all that he has, he cannot be my disciple.

Webster's Bible Translation
So likewise, whoever he is of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple.

Weymouth New Testament
Just as no one of you who does not detach himself from all that belongs to him can be a disciple of mine.

World English Bible
So therefore, whoever of you who doesn’t renounce all that he has, he can’t be my disciple.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
So, then, everyone of you who does not take leave of all that he himself has, is not able to be My disciple.

Berean Literal Bible
So therefore every one of you who does not give up all that he himself possesses, is not able to be My disciple.

Young's Literal Translation
'So, then, every one of you who doth not take leave of all that he himself hath, is not able to be my disciple.

Smith's Literal Translation
So then, every one of you, who renounces not all of his possessions, cannot be my disciple.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
So likewise every one of you that doth not renounce all that he possesseth, cannot be my disciple.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Therefore, everyone of you who does not renounce all that he possesses is not able to be my disciple.

New American Bible
In the same way, everyone of you who does not renounce all his possessions cannot be my disciple.

New Revised Standard Version
So therefore, none of you can become my disciple if you do not give up all your possessions.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
So every man of you, who would not leave all his possessions, cannot be a disciple to me.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
“So none of you who does not forsake all his possessions can be my disciple.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
So, then, whoever of you does not forsake all that he has, can not be my disciple.

Godbey New Testament
Thus then every one of you who does not consecrate all his possessions, is not able to be my disciple.

Haweis New Testament
So then, every one of you who will not part with all his possessions, cannot be my disciple.

Mace New Testament
in like manner every one of you must count upon renouncing all that he has, otherwise he cannot be my disciple.

Weymouth New Testament
Just as no one of you who does not detach himself from all that belongs to him can be a disciple of mine.

Worrell New Testament
"So, therefore, every one of you who does not renounce all his own goods, cannot be My disciple.

Worsley New Testament
So, every one of you, that doth not give up all that he hath, cannot be my disciple.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Cost of Discipleship
32And if he is unable, he will send a delegation while the other king is still far off, to ask for terms of peace. 33In the same way, any one of you who does not give up everything he has cannot be My disciple. 34Salt is good, but if the salt loses its savor, with what will it be seasoned?…

Cross References
Matthew 10:37-39
Anyone who loves his father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me; anyone who loves his son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me; / and anyone who does not take up his cross and follow Me is not worthy of Me. / Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.

Philippians 3:7-8
But whatever was gain to me I count as loss for the sake of Christ. / More than that, I count all things as loss compared to the surpassing excellence of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ

Matthew 19:21
Jesus told him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.”

Mark 10:28-30
Peter began to say to Him, “Look, we have left everything and followed You.” / “Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “no one who has left home or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields for My sake and for the gospel / will fail to receive a hundredfold in the present age—houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and fields, along with persecutions—and in the age to come, eternal life.

Luke 9:23-24
Then Jesus said to all of them, “If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me. / For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it.

Matthew 16:24-26
Then Jesus told His disciples, “If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me. / For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it. / What will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?

Acts 20:24
But I consider my life of no value to me, if only I may finish my course and complete the ministry I have received from the Lord Jesus—the ministry of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.

2 Corinthians 5:15
And He died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died for them and was raised again.

Romans 12:1
Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.

Galatians 2:20
I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.

Hebrews 10:34
You sympathized with those in prison and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, knowing that you yourselves had a better and permanent possession.

1 John 2:15-17
Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. / For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not from the Father but from the world. / The world is passing away, along with its desires; but whoever does the will of God remains forever.

1 Kings 19:19-21
So Elijah departed and found Elisha son of Shaphat. He was plowing with twelve teams of oxen, and he was with the twelfth team. Elijah passed by him and threw his cloak around him. / So Elisha left the oxen, ran after Elijah, and said, “Please let me kiss my father and mother goodbye, and then I will follow you.” “Go on back,” Elijah replied, “for what have I done to you?” / So Elisha turned back from him, took his pair of oxen, and slaughtered them. Using the oxen’s equipment for fuel, he cooked the meat and gave it to the people, and they ate. Then he set out to follow and serve Elijah.

Genesis 12:1
Then the LORD said to Abram, “Leave your country, your kindred, and your father’s household, and go to the land I will show you.

Exodus 32:26-29
So Moses stood at the entrance to the camp and said, “Whoever is for the LORD, come to me.” And all the Levites gathered around him. / He told them, “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Each of you men is to fasten his sword to his side, go back and forth through the camp from gate to gate, and slay his brother, his friend, and his neighbor.’” / The Levites did as Moses commanded, and that day about three thousand of the people fell dead. ...


Treasury of Scripture

So likewise, whoever he be of you that forsakes not all that he has, he cannot be my disciple.

Luke 14:26
If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.

Luke 5:11,28
And when they had brought their ships to land, they forsook all, and followed him…

Luke 18:22,23,28-30
Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me…

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Luke 14
1. Jesus heals the dropsy on the Sabbath;
7. teaches humility;
12. to feast the poor;
15. under the parable of the great supper,
23. shows how worldly minded men shall be shut out of heaven.
25. Those who will be his disciples, to bear their cross must make their accounts beforehand,
31. lest with shame they revolt from him afterward;
34. and become altogether unprofitable, like salt that has lost its flavor.














In the same way
This phrase serves as a connective tissue linking the preceding parables and teachings of Jesus to the conclusion He is about to make. It suggests a comparison or analogy, drawing from the examples of counting the cost of building a tower or a king going to war. The Greek phrase "οὕτως οὖν" (houtōs oun) implies a logical conclusion, urging the listener to apply the same reasoning to their spiritual life. It emphasizes the importance of thoughtful consideration and intentionality in following Christ.

any one of you
This phrase personalizes the message, making it clear that Jesus' teaching is not just for the disciples or a select group, but for everyone who hears His words. The Greek "πᾶς" (pas) means "all" or "every," indicating the universality of the call to discipleship. It underscores the inclusive nature of the Gospel, inviting all to partake in the journey of faith.

who does not give up
The phrase "give up" is translated from the Greek word "ἀποτάσσεται" (apotassetai), which means to renounce or forsake. This is a strong term that implies a decisive break or farewell. In the context of discipleship, it suggests a radical reorientation of one's life priorities, where allegiance to Christ takes precedence over all else. Historically, this would resonate with early Christians who often faced persecution and had to make tangible sacrifices for their faith.

everything he has
This phrase speaks to the totality of the commitment required to follow Jesus. The Greek "πάντα ὑπάρχοντα" (panta hyparchonta) refers to all possessions or belongings. It is a call to hold loosely to material wealth and earthly ties, recognizing that true treasure is found in the Kingdom of God. This echoes the teachings of Jesus elsewhere in the Gospels, where He emphasizes storing up treasures in heaven rather than on earth.

cannot be My disciple
The phrase "cannot be" is a translation of the Greek "οὐ δύναται" (ou dynatai), meaning "is not able" or "has no power." This is a definitive statement about the nature of discipleship. It is not merely a suggestion but a declaration of the impossibility of true discipleship without total surrender. The term "disciple" (μαθητής, mathētēs) implies a learner or follower, one who is committed to the teachings and lifestyle of the master. In this context, Jesus is setting a high bar for what it means to truly follow Him, challenging believers to examine their own lives and priorities.

(33) Whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not . . .--Better, that renounceth not. This, then, was the immediate lesson which the company of eager disciples had to learn: to say good-bye to their "all," whatever that might be. Fishing-nets and hired servants, or great possessions, or ease and safety, or besetting sins, or fancied righteousness--all had to be renounced. The word for "forsake" is that which was afterwards used in the baptismal formula, "I renounce the devil and all his works," and the same as that which is translated "bidding farewell" in Luke 9:61, Acts 18:18.

Verse 33. - So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple. "We must live in this world as though the soul was already in heaven and the body mouldering in the grave" (St. Francis de Sales). There was much unreasoning, possibly not a little sentimental enthusiasm, among the people who crowded round Jesus in these last months of his work. The stern, uncompromising picture of what ought to be the life of his real followers was painted especially with a view of getting rid of these useless, purposeless enthusiasts. The way of the cross, which he was about to tread, was no pathway for such light-hearted triflers.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
In the same way,
Οὕτως (Houtōs)
Adverb
Strong's 3779: Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows).

any one
πᾶς (pas)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

of
ἐξ (ex)
Preposition
Strong's 1537: From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.

you
ὑμῶν (hymōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

who
ὃς (hos)
Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that.

does not give up
ἀποτάσσεται (apotassetai)
Verb - Present Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 657: To withdraw from, take leave of, renounce, send away.

everything
πᾶσιν (pasin)
Adjective - Dative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

he
ἑαυτοῦ (heautou)
Reflexive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1438: Himself, herself, itself.

has
ὑπάρχουσιν (hyparchousin)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Dative Neuter Plural
Strong's 5225: To begin, am, exist, be in possession. From hupo and archomai; to begin under, i.e. Come into existence; expletively, to exist (verb).

cannot
δύναται (dynatai)
Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1410: (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible.

be
εἶναί (einai)
Verb - Present Infinitive Active
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

My
μου (mou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

disciple.
μαθητής (mathētēs)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3101: A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil.


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