20 "Still another said, 'I just got married, so I can't come.'
21 "The servant came back and reported this to his master. "Then the owner of the house became angry. He ordered his servant, 'Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the town. Bring in those who are poor. Also bring those who can't walk, the blind and the disabled.'
22 " 'Sir,' the servant said, 'what you ordered has been done. But there is still room.'
23 "Then the master told his servant, 'Go out to the roads. Go out to the country lanes. Make the people come in. I want my house to be full.
24 I tell you, not one of those men who were invited will get a taste of my dinner.' "
25 Large crowds were traveling with Jesus. He turned and spoke to them. He said,
26 "Anyone who comes to me must hate his father and mother. He must hate his wife and children. He must hate his brothers and sisters. And he must hate even his own life. Unless he does, he can't be my disciple.