Quote by Bible, Matthew 8:2122
And another of his disciples said unto him, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father. But Jesus said unto him, Follow me; and let the dead bury their dead.
Summary
In this quote from the Bible (Matthew 8:21-22), one of Jesus' disciples asks for permission to bury his father before fully committing to follow Jesus. However, Jesus responds by urging the disciple to prioritize following him rather than focusing on earthly matters. The phrase "let the dead bury their dead" serves as a metaphorical reminder that the spiritually dead, or those who have not prioritized their faith, can take care of worldly matters, while the disciple should prioritize embracing and living out his faith. The quote highlights the importance of personal commitment to Jesus above all else.