He that loveth father or mother] Luke 14. 26. more then me] As fear of evil, so likewise love of worldly objects, and those fit to be loved also in their kinde, as parents, may make men fail in their affection, and duty to Christ. This is here forbidden. is not worthy of me] I count him not fit to be saved by me: for none is worthy by way of merit: Or, I count him not fit to be my disciple, Luke 14:26. See on Chap. 3. 8. he that loveth son or daughter] This is added as a greater tryall, because love descends, rather then ascends, and many can more easily part with their parents, then with their children.