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Ezra 7:6
This Ezra went up from Babylon; and hewas a ready scribe in the law of Moses, which the LORD God of Israel had given: and the king granted him all his request, according to the hand of the LORD his God upon him.

Mark 12:32-34
And the scribe said unto him, Well, Master, thou hast said the truth: for there is one God; and there is none other but he: …

Luke 9:57,58
And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certainman said unto him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest…

I will.

Luke 14:25-27,33
And there went great multitudes with him: and he turned, and said unto them, …

Luke 22:33,34
And he said unto him, Lord, I am ready to go with thee, both into prison, and to death…

John 13:36-38
Simon Peter said unto him, Lord, whither goest thou? Jesus answered him, Whither I go, thou canst not follow me now; but thou shalt follow me afterwards…

and said, “Teacher,
The term "Teacher" (Rabbi) was a title of respect, acknowledging Jesus as a respected authority in religious matters. This reflects the scribe's recognition of Jesus' wisdom and teaching, despite the tension between Jesus and many religious leaders of the time.

I will follow You
The scribe expresses a willingness to become a disciple of Jesus. Following a rabbi involved committing to learn from and emulate the teacher's life and teachings. This statement suggests a desire for deeper commitment and understanding of Jesus' message.

wherever You go.”
This phrase indicates a readiness to embrace the unknown and potentially difficult path of discipleship. It echoes the call to leave behind personal security and comfort, reminiscent of Abraham's call to leave his homeland (Genesis 12:1). It also foreshadows the cost of discipleship that Jesus often spoke about, such as inMatthew 16:24, where He calls His followers to take up their cross.

• Scribes were experts in the Law, often critical of Jesus (Matthew 9:3; 12:38), yet this man steps out from the crowd.

• His approach mirrors others who came openly—like the rich young ruler who “ran up and knelt before Him” (Mark 10:17).

• Coming “to Him” highlights personal initiative; salvation is always personal (John 6:37).

• Speaking up marks a public declaration, similar to the woman who “told Him the whole truth” (Mark 5:33).

• Words reveal the heart (Matthew 12:34). This scribe’s statement exposes desire but will soon be tested (Matthew 8:20).

• He acknowledges Jesus’ authority to instruct, as Nicodemus did: “Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher who has come from God” (John 3:2).

• Yet “Teacher” stops short of “Lord”; contrast Peter’s confession “You are the Christ” (Matthew 16:16).

• Many addressed Jesus respectfully without true faith (Luke 20:21).

• A bold pledge resembling Peter and Andrew who “left their nets and followed Him” (Matthew 4:20).

• Following implies leaving former loyalties behind (Luke 14:26-27).

• True discipleship is relational, not merely intellectual (John 10:27).

• Unqualified commitment echoes Ruth’s resolve: “Where you go I will go” (Ruth 1:16).

• Jesus immediately answers by describing homelessness—“The Son of Man has no place to lay His head” (Matthew 8:20)—testing whether “wherever” includes discomfort.

•Revelation 14:4 praises those who “follow the Lamb wherever He goes,” showing the end-goal of such devotion.

Matthew 8:19 records a scribe’s enthusiastic promise to follow Jesus. His respectful approach and sweeping commitment sound impressive, yet Jesus’ next words reveal the cost. The passage challenges every reader: approach Jesus personally, confess Him openly, acknowledge His authority as more than “Teacher,” commit to follow, and embrace the “wherever” that true discipleship entails.

(1) places it almost at the beginning of the Great Episode, calling attention by it to the qualifications required of those who would follow the Lord Up to Jerusalem;

(2) adds a third example. So far as we have materials for deciding, the chronological position found in St. Matthew seems more probable.Verse 19. -And a certain scribe came; Revised Version,and there came a scribe. Contrast the order in ver. 2. There the leper was recognized as such before ever he came near, an emphasis being laid on him and his actions by the addition of "Behold;" here the official position is of but secondary importance.A certain;a (Revised Version);εϊς. The Hebrew numeral not uncommonly stands for an indefinite article (cf.Matthew 9:18. [Westcott and Hort]; 26:69). Trench's "onescribe... with, perhaps, an emphasis on the 'one' to mark how unfrequent such offers were," is tempting, but improbable.Scribe. St. Matthew alone records his profession. Perhaps because the distinction of Jewish classes presented itself more vividly to his mind than to St. Luke's.And said unto him; Master; better, with the Revised Version margin,teacher (διδάσκαλε). It may be that he recognized one who was superior in an important branch of his own occupation, or, less probably, that he willingly accorded to him a title due to his occupation (cf.John 3:2; andinfra,Matthew 12:38).I will followthee;ἀκολουθήσω (notἐγὼ ἀκολουθήσω σοι). Self is placed in the background; he is wholly taken up with that which he proposes doing.Whithersoever thou goest. Though, as a scribe, he would naturally prefer quiet. ContrastJohn 6:66 (περιεπάτουν). But the discomforts would be greater than he expected. Observe, however, that there is no sign. in him of thatφιλαργυρία of which he has been accused (Cram. Cat.). Trench strangely favours the suggestion that he was Judas. IsRevelation 14:4 a reminiscence of this offer?

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