Matthew 8:21

21Another disciple said to him, “Lord, first let me go and bury my father.”

21And another of the disciples said to Him, “Lord, allow me first to go and bury my father.”

21Another of the disciples said to Him, “Lord, permit me first to go and bury my father.”

21Another of the 8:21 Disciple does not always refer to a true believer, but may also be used to refer to someone who is merely a student or learner.disciples said to Him, “Lord, let me first go and 8:21 Possibly an idiom meaning something like, “after my father dies and after I observe the traditional mourning period and after I receive my inheritance, then I will do such and such.” This was probably nothing more than a petty excuse to avoid making a commitment to Jesus and had nothing to do with the condition of the man’s father (who was probably fine).bury my father (collect my inheritance).” [Luke 9:59, 60]

21Another of His disciples requested, “Lord, first let me go and bury my father.”

21Another follower said to him, “Lord, first let me go and bury my father.”