Matthew 16:24

Contemporary English Version 1995

Then Jesus said to his disciples: If any of you want to be my followers, you must forget about yourself. You must take up your cross and follow me.

Cross References

Matthew 10:38

And unless you are willing to take up your cross and follow me, you are not fit to be my disciples.

Luke 14:27

You cannot be my disciple unless you carry your own cross and follow me.

Mark 10:21

Jesus looked closely at the man. He liked him and said, “There's one thing you still need to do. Go sell everything you own. Give the money to the poor, and you will have riches in heaven. Then come with me.”

2 Timothy 3:12

In fact, anyone who belongs to Christ Jesus and wants to live right will have trouble from others.

Mark 8:34

Jesus then told the crowd and the disciples to come closer, and he said: If any of you want to be my followers, you must forget about yourself. You must take up your cross and follow me.

Acts 14:22

They encouraged the followers and begged them to remain faithful. They told them, “We have to suffer a lot before we can get into God's kingdom.”

Colossians 1:24

I am glad I can suffer for you. I am pleased also that in my own body I can continue the suffering of Christ for his body, the church.

John 19:17

and he carried his cross to a place known as “The Skull.” In Aramaic this place is called “Golgotha.”

1 Thessalonians 3:3

We didn't want any of you to be discouraged by all these troubles. You knew we would have to suffer,

Matthew 27:32

On the way they met a man named Simon who was from Cyrene, and they forced him to carry Jesus' cross.

Mark 15:21

Simon from Cyrene happened to be coming in from a farm, and they forced him to carry Jesus' cross. Simon was the father of Alexander and Rufus.

Luke 23:26

As Jesus was being led away, some soldiers grabbed hold of a man named Simon who was from Cyrene. He was coming in from the fields, but they put the cross on him and made him carry it behind Jesus.

John 21:19

Jesus said this to tell how Peter would die and bring honor to God. Then he said to Peter, “Follow me!”

John 21:22

Jesus answered, “What is it to you, if I want him to live until I return? You must follow me.”

1 Peter 2:21

After all, God chose you to suffer as you follow in the footsteps of Christ, who set an example by suffering for you.