23. ‘Then the master told his servant, “Go out to the roads and country lanes and compel them to come in, so that my house will be full.
24. I tell you, not one of those who were invited will get a taste of my banquet.” ’
25. Large crowds were travelling with Jesus, and turning to them he said:
26. ‘If anyone comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters – yes, even their own life – such a person cannot be my disciple.
27. And whoever does not carry their cross and follow me cannot be my disciple.
28. ‘Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Won’t you first sit down and estimate the cost to see if you have enough money to complete it?