Luke 14:32-34
Amplified Bible
32 Or else [if he feels he is not powerful enough], while the other [king] is still a far distance away, he sends an envoy and asks for terms of peace. 33 So then, none of you can be My disciple who does not [carefully consider the cost and then for My sake] [a]give up all his own possessions.
34 “Therefore, salt is good; but if salt has become tasteless, with what will it be seasoned?
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- Luke 14:33 Jesus probably is referring to a willingness and commitment to do so when necessary. Discipleship does not require poverty.
Luke 14:32-34
New International Version
32 If he is not able, he will send a delegation while the other is still a long way off and will ask for terms of peace. 33 In the same way, those of you who do not give up everything you have cannot be my disciples.(A)
34 “Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again?(B)
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