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.