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Luke 8:19

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19 Then came to him his mother and his brethren, and could not come at him for the press.

Commentary

 

Count the cost

  

In Luke 14:28, this signifies to determine how one may procure for oneself interior truths. (Arcana Coelestia 4599[5])

In Revelation 18:19, this signifies the belief that for certain temporary actions people could receive spiritual blessings and rewards after death. (Apocalypse Revealed 789)