47 results ( Located in the same paragraph Located in the same sentence Located in the same paragraph Located in the same article ). Sorted by most occurrences Sorted by most occurrences Sorted by date, newest first Sorted by date, oldest first Search restricted to: Watchtower. How to Conduct a Bible Study That Leads to Baptism—Part One (2 occurrences) Jesus said that the builder must “first sit down and calculate the expense” to complete the tower and that the king must “first sit down and take counsel” to see whether his troops can accomplish what they intend to do. (Read Luke 14:27-33.) ... According to Luke 14:27-33, what did Jesus emphasize that can help us in our disciple-making work? w20 October pp. 6-12 - The Watchtower (Study)—2020 The “Nation” That Feeds Famine-Stricken Millions (2 occurrences) The undefeatable Captain of Jehovah’s hosts counseled such a course when he was down here on earth. (Luke 14:31-33) ... How can we apply Jesus’ words at Luke 14:31-33 as we take hold of God’s “stronghold”? w85 10/15 pp. 15-20 - The Watchtower—1985 Baptism—An Expression of Faith (2 occurrences) Thus, you may be sure, none of you that does not say good-bye to all his belongings can be my disciple.”—Luke 14:26-33. ... At Luke 14:26-33, what counsel did Jesus Christ give, and why? w80 5/1 pp. 12-17 - The Watchtower—1980 Baptizing Follows Discipling (2 occurrences) Thus, you may be sure, none of you that does not say goodbye to all his belongings can be my disciple.” (Luke 14:25-33) ... What did Jesus stress at Luke 14:25-33? w73 5/1 pp. 273-280 - The Watchtower—1973 Scripture Index for Texts Explained, 1958 (2 occurrences) 14:25-33 331 ... 14:33 471, 563 w58 12/15 pp. 764-766 - The Watchtower—1958 The Reassuring History of Dedication (2 occurrences) Thus, you may be sure, none of you that does not say good-bye to all his belongings can be my disciple.”—Luke 14:28-33, NW. ... As respects dedication, what do Jesus’ words at Luke 14:28-33 show? w55 6/15 pp. 373-380 - The Watchtower—1955 Jehovah’s Hand Is Never Too Short (1 occurrence) Jesus said that we must be ready to “give up” all our belongings to be his disciples. (Luke 14:33, ftn.) w25 March pp. 26-31 - The Watchtower (Study)—2025 Be of Good Courage—Jehovah Is Your Helper! (1 occurrence) If so, are you willing to obey him when it may mean having to lower your standard of living? (Luke 14:33) w14 4/15 pp. 22-26 - The Watchtower—2014 Be of Good Courage—Jehovah Is Your Helper! (1 occurrence) Will I listen to his direction to stay with my family, even if that means we will have a less comfortable life?’ (Luke 14:33) ws14 4/15 pp. 21-26 - The Watchtower (Simplified)—2014 “We Have Found the Messiah”! (1 occurrence) —Based on Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, 1 Corinthians. w13 10/1 p. 6 - The Watchtower—2013 “Keep On Asking, and It Will Be Given You” (1 occurrence) Luke 7-21 w13 4/1 p. 11 - The Watchtower—2013 Seven Steps to Beneficial Bible Reading (1 occurrence) • Jesus: Matthew 1-28; Mark 1-16; Luke 1-24; John 1-21.c w10 7/1 pp. 19-21 - The Watchtower—2010 Do You Allow God to Speak to You Every Day? (1 occurrence) / 14-17 □ w09 8/1 pp. 13-18 - The Watchtower—2009 Highlights From the Book of Luke (1 occurrence) (Luke 10:1–24:53) w08 3/15 pp. 30-32 - The Watchtower—2008 “The Great Day of Jehovah Is Near” (1 occurrence) They had to be willing to “say good-bye to all [their] belongings” in order to obey Jesus’ warning. (Luke 14:33) w06 12/15 pp. 15-19 - The Watchtower—2006 ‘Go and Make Disciples, Baptizing Them’ (1 occurrence) 18, 19. (a) What public statement do we make by means of our baptism? (b) What will be considered in the following article? 18 Without a doubt, baptism opens up the way to many blessings, but it is not a step to be taken lightly. (Luke 14:26-33) w06 4/1 pp. 21-25 - The Watchtower—2006 Parents—What Future Do You Want for Your Children? (1 occurrence) What is the cost of pursuing higher education today?—Luke 14:28-33. w05 10/1 pp. 26-31 - The Watchtower—2005 The Way of Love Never Fails (1 occurrence) Nevertheless, when tests of faith arise, we gladly endure these as part of the cost of Christian discipleship. (Luke 14:28-33) w99 2/15 pp. 18-23 - The Watchtower—1999 Is the Spirit of the World Poisoning You? (1 occurrence) I said good-bye to my business—an obstacle to my spiritual progress—and now I feel my life is successful in Jehovah’s eyes, which is what really matters.”—Luke 14:33. w97 10/1 pp. 25-29 - The Watchtower—1997 Philip Baptizes an Ethiopian Official (1 occurrence) While new ones should count the cost of Christian discipleship, great blessings result from entering into a dedicated relationship with Jehovah God. (Compare Luke 9:23; 14:25-33.) w96 7/15 pp. 8-9 - The Watchtower—1996 Flight to Safety Before the “Great Tribulation” (1 occurrence) Those who took to heart Jesus’ warning did not foolishly turn back to try to save their material possessions. (Compare Luke 14:33.) w96 6/1 pp. 14-19 - The Watchtower—1996 Have You Counted the Cost? (1 occurrence) This is why after giving the parable and a related one, he concluded: “Thus, you may be sure, none of you that does not say good-bye to all his belongings can be my disciple.” (Luke 14:33) w92 8/15 pp. 26-29 - The Watchtower—1992 The Responsibility of Discipleship (1 occurrence) Luke 14:25-35; Genesis 29:30-33; Matthew 5:13. w89 1/1 pp. 8-9 - The Watchtower—1989 Doing Our Utmost to Declare the Good News (1 occurrence) But Jesus said emphatically: “You may be sure, none of you that does not say good-bye to all his belongings can be my disciple.” (Luke 14:33) w87 2/1 pp. 15-20 - The Watchtower—1987 Lining Up With Jehovah’s Integrity Keepers (1 occurrence) And Jesus showed what that could mean when he concluded: “Thus, you may be sure, none of you that does not say good-bye to all his belongings can be my disciple.”—Luke 14:28-33. w86 7/1 pp. 23-28 - The Watchtower—1986 United Fruit Bearers (1 occurrence) During the fourth year of his ministry Jesus intensified his efforts among the Jews, symbolically digging and putting manure around the Jewish “fig tree” by zealously preaching and teaching in Judea, Perea and finally in and around Jerusalem.—Luke, chapters 10 to 19. w83 8/15 pp. 19-24 - The Watchtower—1983 Who Are God’s Ministers Today? (1 occurrence) They were to be disciples, with all that this involved.—Luke 10:1; 14:27, 33; John 13:35; 15:8; Acts 1:8. w82 11/15 pp. 16-20 - The Watchtower—1982 What is Your Security?—Your Home?—Your Bank Account?—Your Job? (1 occurrence) By having the right viewpoint, how does the Christian benefit? (Luke 14:33) w77 4/1 pp. 202-206 - The Watchtower—1977 How Are You Affected by Not Knowing the “Day and Hour”? (1 occurrence) They willingly parted with material possessions so that others might share in their spiritual joys. (Luke 14:33; Phil. 3:7-9) w75 5/1 pp. 279-284 - The Watchtower—1975 True Worship Calls for Firm Decisions (1 occurrence) He said: “You may be sure, none of you that does not say good-bye to all his belongings can be my disciple.” (Luke 14:33) w74 10/1 pp. 605-606 - The Watchtower—1974 Get a Firm Hold on the Real Life (1 occurrence) The shepherd rejoices more over finding one lost sheep than over his ninety-nine safe ones; a woman rejoices more over finding one lost coin than over the nine not lost. (Luke 14:7-11, 28-33; 15:4-10) w73 1/1 pp. 3-20 - The Watchtower—1973 Do Not Beg Off, But Be Industrious Down to the End (1 occurrence) How does Jesus’ parable of a grand evening meal, in Luke 14, apply? w72 4/1 pp. 212-218 - The Watchtower—1972 “Make Disciples”—Till When? (1 occurrence) Our coming to God with the decision to do his will is likewise in imitation of Jesus Christ, after we have followed his counsel to figure out the expense first. (Luke 14:25-33) w69 12/15 pp. 754-759 - The Watchtower—1969 Joyful Endurer or Unhappy Dropout—Which? (1 occurrence) Fourth, being sure of all these things, he must firmly make up his mind to go ahead.—Compare Luke 14:28-33. w69 6/15 pp. 361-366 - The Watchtower—1969 The Early Christian Codex (1 occurrence) Bodmer Luke 3-24, Lacks only 1961 Dated xiv/xv John 1-15 beginning between and end 175 and 225 (A.D.) w62 8/15 pp. 501-505 - The Watchtower—1962 Exercising Practical Wisdom in a Doomed World (1 occurrence) If we let ourselves become weak, like salt that has lost its flavor, we would be unfit for God’s use.—Luke 14:25-35. w60 11/1 p. 663 - The Watchtower—1960 Scripture Index for Texts Explained, 1959 (1 occurrence) 14:33 690 w59 12/15 pp. 764-767 - The Watchtower—1959 Practical Wisdom in the Space Age (1 occurrence) Let him that has ears to listen listen.’”—Luke 14:25-35. w59 11/15 pp. 684-692 - The Watchtower—1959 Keep Your Eyes on the Prize (1 occurrence) After discussing the parables of building a tower and of a king going to war, Jesus commented: “Thus, you may be sure, none of you that does not say good-bye to all his belongings can be my disciple.”—Matt. 13:20-22; Luke 14:33. w58 9/15 pp. 560-566 - The Watchtower—1958 The Supreme Will to Be Done (1 occurrence) 21. How extensive must dedication be? 21 The full impact and importance of dedication can seemingly be summed up in Jesus’ words: “Thus, you may be sure, none of you that does not say good-bye to all his belongings can be my disciple.” (Luke 14:33) w58 8/1 pp. 465-471 - The Watchtower—1958 12
Jesus said that the builder must “first sit down and calculate the expense” to complete the tower and that the king must “first sit down and take counsel” to see whether his troops can accomplish what they intend to do. (Read Luke 14:27-33.) ... According to Luke 14:27-33, what did Jesus emphasize that can help us in our disciple-making work?
The undefeatable Captain of Jehovah’s hosts counseled such a course when he was down here on earth. (Luke 14:31-33) ... How can we apply Jesus’ words at Luke 14:31-33 as we take hold of God’s “stronghold”?
Thus, you may be sure, none of you that does not say good-bye to all his belongings can be my disciple.”—Luke 14:26-33. ... At Luke 14:26-33, what counsel did Jesus Christ give, and why?
Thus, you may be sure, none of you that does not say goodbye to all his belongings can be my disciple.” (Luke 14:25-33) ... What did Jesus stress at Luke 14:25-33?
Thus, you may be sure, none of you that does not say good-bye to all his belongings can be my disciple.”—Luke 14:28-33, NW. ... As respects dedication, what do Jesus’ words at Luke 14:28-33 show?
Jesus said that we must be ready to “give up” all our belongings to be his disciples. (Luke 14:33, ftn.)
If so, are you willing to obey him when it may mean having to lower your standard of living? (Luke 14:33)
Will I listen to his direction to stay with my family, even if that means we will have a less comfortable life?’ (Luke 14:33)
They had to be willing to “say good-bye to all [their] belongings” in order to obey Jesus’ warning. (Luke 14:33)
18, 19. (a) What public statement do we make by means of our baptism? (b) What will be considered in the following article? 18 Without a doubt, baptism opens up the way to many blessings, but it is not a step to be taken lightly. (Luke 14:26-33)
Nevertheless, when tests of faith arise, we gladly endure these as part of the cost of Christian discipleship. (Luke 14:28-33)
I said good-bye to my business—an obstacle to my spiritual progress—and now I feel my life is successful in Jehovah’s eyes, which is what really matters.”—Luke 14:33.
While new ones should count the cost of Christian discipleship, great blessings result from entering into a dedicated relationship with Jehovah God. (Compare Luke 9:23; 14:25-33.)
Those who took to heart Jesus’ warning did not foolishly turn back to try to save their material possessions. (Compare Luke 14:33.)
This is why after giving the parable and a related one, he concluded: “Thus, you may be sure, none of you that does not say good-bye to all his belongings can be my disciple.” (Luke 14:33)
But Jesus said emphatically: “You may be sure, none of you that does not say good-bye to all his belongings can be my disciple.” (Luke 14:33)
And Jesus showed what that could mean when he concluded: “Thus, you may be sure, none of you that does not say good-bye to all his belongings can be my disciple.”—Luke 14:28-33.
During the fourth year of his ministry Jesus intensified his efforts among the Jews, symbolically digging and putting manure around the Jewish “fig tree” by zealously preaching and teaching in Judea, Perea and finally in and around Jerusalem.—Luke, chapters 10 to 19.
They were to be disciples, with all that this involved.—Luke 10:1; 14:27, 33; John 13:35; 15:8; Acts 1:8.
They willingly parted with material possessions so that others might share in their spiritual joys. (Luke 14:33; Phil. 3:7-9)
He said: “You may be sure, none of you that does not say good-bye to all his belongings can be my disciple.” (Luke 14:33)
The shepherd rejoices more over finding one lost sheep than over his ninety-nine safe ones; a woman rejoices more over finding one lost coin than over the nine not lost. (Luke 14:7-11, 28-33; 15:4-10)
Our coming to God with the decision to do his will is likewise in imitation of Jesus Christ, after we have followed his counsel to figure out the expense first. (Luke 14:25-33)
Fourth, being sure of all these things, he must firmly make up his mind to go ahead.—Compare Luke 14:28-33.
Bodmer Luke 3-24, Lacks only 1961 Dated xiv/xv John 1-15 beginning between and end 175 and 225 (A.D.)
If we let ourselves become weak, like salt that has lost its flavor, we would be unfit for God’s use.—Luke 14:25-35.
After discussing the parables of building a tower and of a king going to war, Jesus commented: “Thus, you may be sure, none of you that does not say good-bye to all his belongings can be my disciple.”—Matt. 13:20-22; Luke 14:33.
21. How extensive must dedication be? 21 The full impact and importance of dedication can seemingly be summed up in Jesus’ words: “Thus, you may be sure, none of you that does not say good-bye to all his belongings can be my disciple.” (Luke 14:33)