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Luke 8:9

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9 And his disciples asked him, saying, What might this parable be?

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)