But let me first go, &c.— The phrase αποταξασθαι τοις εις τον οικον μου, signifies, "Permit me first to go and settle the affairs of my family, and take my leave of them who are at my house;" as Elisha was permitted to do, when called in so extraordinary a manner to the prophetic office, 1 Kings 19:20. Intending to give up his possessions, he probably designed to order how they should be distributed among his friends, as Hensius has very well explained the passage.
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Luke 9:61
61 And another also said, Lord, I will follow thee; but let me first go bid them farewell, which are at home at my house.