Luke 9:51-62

51As the time drew near for him to ascend to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem.

52He sent messengers ahead to a Samaritan village to prepare for his arrival.

53But the people of the village did not welcome Jesus because he was on his way to Jerusalem.

54When James and John saw this, they said to Jesus, “Lord, should we call down fire from heaven to burn them up?”

55But Jesus turned and rebuked them.

56So they went on to another village.

57As they were walking along, someone said to Jesus, “I will follow you wherever you go.”

58But Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens to live in, and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place even to lay his head.”

59He said to another person, “Come, follow me.” The man agreed, but he said, “Lord, first let me return home and bury my father.”

60But Jesus told him, “Let the spiritually dead bury their own dead! Your duty is to go and preach about the Kingdom of God.”

61Another said, “Yes, Lord, I will follow you, but first let me say good-bye to my family.”

62But Jesus told him, “Anyone who puts a hand to the plow and then looks back is not fit for the Kingdom of God.”