Jesus teaches a cannot disciple that is practiced in ordinary routines in Luke 14:27—consider "whoever" and "doesn't". Keep cannot disciple in how we make amends—learn freedom in service.

This passage belongs to Luke, a gospel narrative witness, developing cannot disciple. Read in Luke 14, its force becomes clearer. Listen for “whoever” alongside “doesn't”.

Luke was received under the name of Luke the physician (companion of Paul). Introductions to Luke often note: Anonymous; author also wrote Acts; polished Greek historian‑theologian.. Date: AD 80–90. The intended readers of Luke are likely Broader Greco‑Roman audience.. Mercy and meals mark messianic mission. A careful historian-theologian frames a universal horizon.