Luke 14:27

A Conservative Version

And whoever does not bear his cross, and come behind me, cannot be my disciple.

Cross References

Matthew 10:38

And he who does not take his cross and follow behind me, is not worthy of me.

Mark 10:21

And having looked at him, Jesus loved him, and said to him, One thing thou lack. Go thou, sell as many things as thou have, and give to the poor, and thou will have treasure in heaven. And after taking up the cross, come, follow me

2 Timothy 3:12

And also all those who want to live devoutly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.

Acts 14:22

strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that it was necessary for us to enter into the kingdom of God through many tribulations.

Matthew 13:21

yet he has no root in himself, instead it is temporary. And when tribulation or persecution develops because of the word, straightaway he is caused to stumble.

2 Timothy 1:12

Because of which reason I also suffer these things. But I am not ashamed, for I know him whom I have believed, and I am persuaded that he is able to preserve my consignment for that day.

John 19:17

And he went out bearing his cross to a place called, of a Skull, a place that is called in Hebrew, Golgotha,

Mark 15:21

And they draft a certain Simon, a Cyrenian passing by coming from the countryside, the father of Alexander and Rufus, so that he would take his cross.

Luke 14:28

For which of you wanting to build a tower, does not, having first sat down, count the cost whether he has the things for completion?