In Luke 14:26-28, Jesus says disciples must hate family to follow Him, contrasting the marriage excuse in 14:20 as invalid for discipleship.

In Luke 18:29, leaving wife for the kingdom is praised, directly opposing the excuse of having a wife in 14:20.

In Luke 18:30, Jesus promises eternal life to those who leave family, contrasting the excuse in 14:20 with a reward for sacrifice.

In 1 Corinthians 7:29-31, Paul says those with wives should live as though not, reinforcing that marriage is not a valid excuse to reject God's call.

In 1 Corinthians 7:33, Paul explains the married man cares about pleasing his wife, giving the rationale behind the marriage excuse in 14:20.