Matthew 8:19 Meaning and Explanation
“And a certain scribe came, and said unto him, Master, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →A scribe eagerly promises to follow Jesus wherever He goes.
What Does Matthew 8:19 Mean?
As Jesus prepares to depart, a scribe, a trained student and teacher of the law, steps forward with a bold pledge. He calls Jesus 'Master' and vows to follow Him anywhere. The offer sounds wholehearted and sincere.
Yet Jesus will test the cost behind the promise. Enthusiasm is good, but discipleship asks more than a moment's resolve. The scribe speaks of following 'whithersoever,' perhaps without reckoning what that road will require. The reply Jesus gives in the next verse will hold up the true terms of the journey. It is a reminder that words of commitment must be weighed honestly, and that following Christ is a path to be entered with open eyes.
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What does Matthew 8:19 mean?
A scribe eagerly promises to follow Jesus wherever He goes.