Luke 14:33

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

Cross-references

Luke 14:26 Parallel

Luke 14:26 states the parallel condition of hating family to be a disciple, making the same radical demand as renouncing possessions here.

In Luke 18:28-30, Peter says 'we have left our homes' and Jesus promises eternal rewards — showing the blessing for those who renounce all.

Luke 18:22 Parallel

Luke 18:22 records Jesus telling the rich ruler to sell all and follow—the same call to renounce everything that is the cost of discipleship here.

Luke 5:11 Parallel

Luke 5:11 shows the first disciples leaving everything to follow Jesus—a concrete example of the renunciation this verse requires.

Luke 5:28 Parallel

Luke 5:28 describes Levi leaving everything to follow Jesus, directly illustrating the total renunciation of possessions commanded here.

1 John 2:15 Parallel

1 John 2:15 commands 'do not love the world' — the same call to renounce worldly attachments as in Jesus' teaching.

2 Timothy 4:10 says Demas loved this present world and deserted Paul — the opposite of renouncing all for Christ.

Philippians 3:8 goes further — Paul counts everything as loss because of knowing Christ — directly exemplifying renouncing all.

Philippians 3:7 has Paul counting all his gains as loss for Christ — the same renunciation Jesus demands from disciples.

Acts 5:1-5 shows Ananias and Sapphira lying about their offering — a negative example of not fully renouncing all, resulting in judgment.

Matthew 4:20 shows the first disciples leaving their nets immediately to follow Jesus — a literal renunciation of livelihood.

Acts 19:19 Parallel

In Acts 19:19, new believers burn their costly magic books — a direct example of renouncing all possessions to follow Christ.

Mark 10:28 Parallel

Mark 10:28 records Peter’s declaration of leaving everything — directly echoing the renunciation commanded here.

Mark 8:34 Parallel

Mark 8:34’s call to deny oneself and take up the cross parallels renouncing all — both are conditions of discipleship.

Mark 1:18 Parallel

Mark 1:18’s immediate leaving of nets exemplifies the renunciation of all that Jesus requires of disciples.

Matthew 19:27 shows Peter affirming the disciples have left everything — fulfilling the renunciation demanded here.

Matthew 19:21 directly commands selling possessions to follow Jesus — the same renunciation required in this verse.

Matthew 13:44’s parable of selling all for the treasure mirrors the call to renounce everything for discipleship.

Ruth 2:11 Parallel

Ruth 2:11 describes Ruth leaving her homeland and family for Naomi — an OT example of abandoning all for loyalty.

Acts 7:3 Parallel

Acts 7:3 records God's call for Abraham to leave everything — a concrete precedent for the radical renunciation Jesus demands of disciples.

Matthew 18:8’s radical amputation for sin parallels renouncing all — both demand extreme sacrifice for the kingdom.

1 John 2:16 Related theme

1 John 2:16 defines the world as desires of the flesh, eyes, and pride — clarifying what must be renounced.