25. Large crowds were traveling with Jesus. He turned and spoke to them. He said,
26. "Anyone who comes to me must hate his father and mother. He must hate his wife and children. He must hate his brothers and sisters. And he must hate even his own life. Unless he does, he can't be my disciple.
27. Anyone who doesn't carry his cross and follow me can't be my disciple.
28. "Suppose someone wants to build a tower. Won't he sit down first and figure out how much it will cost? Then he will see whether he has enough money to finish it.
29. Suppose he starts building and is not able to finish. Then everyone who sees what he has done will laugh at him.