I see, so that was not for the 'common man.' Who is that? Jesus was speaking of a coming apocalypse the only way out was to become his disciple and follow him. So yes, he wasn't talking to everyone, just those that wanted to survive. Strange that you would comment that a passage that explains how to become a disciple of Jesus is not meant for all of these people that label themselves as Xians, disciples of Christ.
The first 2 chapters of Luke emphasize the Old Testament and a promise of a Messiah.
3:1 to somewhere around 4:14 demonstrates Jesus as the Messiah and something about his resisting evil.
4:14 or there abouts to 9:50 is about introducing Jesus' power and teachings.
9:51-19:44 about the growing rift between Jesus and the Jewish leadership.
Chapter 9 thru 13 are more about the rift.
Chapters 14 -19 attention is given to the Jesus' introduction of the disciples. The part you reference.
The last part is about the trial of Jesus, the death of Jesus, and the Resurrection. He gave the disciples the task of spreading the word and the power to do it.
The message in Luke 14-19 is written to the disciples about the risks they will be taking if they follow. The rest is written for all and all of Luke is meant to be read by everyone.
Luke's Gospel is centered on the God's plan to provide Salvation to the world. The follow thru is in the Books of Acts.
Luke wrote about was what occurred between Jesus, the Power structure, and his disciples. The part you point to is a warning to his disciples that they may pay for following him.
The apocalypse you speak of is the Fall of Jerusalem not just the Temple as predicted by Jesus. Though there is no talk about the actual fall in Luke or Acts.
You do like to twist words.
Edit: You are right I had forgotten that Luke was a Greek.