“If any man comes to Me and does not have much more love for Me than for his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, and even his own life, he cannot be My follower.”
Luke 14:26 (NLV)
Another said, “Yes, Lord, I will come, but first let me ask permission of those at home.” But Jesus told him, “Anyone who lets himself be distracted from the work I plan for him is not fit for the Kingdom of God.”
Luke 9:61-62 (TLB)
Then Peter came to Him and asked, “Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?” “No, not seven times,” Jesus replied, “but seventy times seven!”
Matthew 18:21-22 (NLT)
While He was still talking to the crowd, His mother and brothers showed up. They were outside trying to get a message to Him. Someone told Jesus, “Your mother and brothers are out here, wanting to speak with You.”
Matthew 12:46-47 (MSG)
Jesus didn’t respond directly, but said, “Who do you think My mother and brothers are?” He then stretched out His Hand toward His disciples. “Look closely. These are My mother and brothers. Obedience is thicker than blood. The person who obeys My Heavenly Father’s Will is My brother and sister and mother.”
Matthew 12:48-50 (MSG)