21. So the servant returned. He told his master what had happened. Then the master became angry and said, ‘Go at once into the streets and alleys of the town. Bring in the poor, the crippled, the blind, and the lame.’
22. Later the servant said to him, ‘Master, I did what you told me to do, but we still have places for more people.’
23. The master said to the servant, ‘Go out to the roads and country lanes. Tell the people there to come. I want my house to be full!
24. None of those men that I invited first will ever eat with me!’”
25. Large crowds were traveling with Jesus. He turned and said to them,
26. “If anyone comes to me but loves his father, mother, wife, children, brothers, or sisters more than he loves me, then he cannot be my follower. A person must love me more than he loves himself!
27. If anyone is not willing to die on a cross when he follows me, then he cannot be my follower.
28. If you wanted to build a tower, you would first sit down and decide how much it would cost. You must see if you have enough money to finish the job.