Lux Domini
And another of his disciples said unto him, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.

What does Matthew 8:21 mean?

One of the scribes was too hasty in promising; he proffers himself to be a close follower of Christ. He seems to be very resolute.

Key themes

Suffering and trialsFulfillmentKingdom of heavenDiscipleship

Read with

Keep this verse inside Matthew 8:18-22 and alongside a few nearby related passages.