Matthew 16:24

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

Then Jesus said to his disciples: "If any man wishes to walk in my steps, let him renounce self, and take up his cross, and follow me.

Cross References

Matthew 10:38

And the man who does not take his cross and follow in my steps is not worthy of me.

Matthew 27:32

As they were on their way out, they came upon a man from Cyrene of the name of Simon; and they compelled him to go with them to carry the cross.

Mark 10:21

Jesus looked at the man, and his heart went out to him, and he said: "There is still one thing wanting in you; go and sell all that you have, and give to the poor, and you shall heave wealth in Heaven; then come and follow me."

Mark 15:21

And they led Jesus out to crucify him; and they compelled a passer-by, Simon from Cyrene, who was on his way in from the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to go with them to carry his cross.

Mark 8:34

Calling the people and his disciples to him, Jesus said: "If any man wishes to walk in my steps, let him renounce self, take up his cross, and follow me.

Luke 14:27

Whoever does not carry his own cross, and walk in my steps, can be no disciple of mine.

Luke 23:26

And, as they were leading Jesus away, they laid hold of Simon from Cyrene, who was on his way in from the country, and they put the cross on his shoulders, for him to carry it behind Jesus.

John 19:17

And he went out, carrying his cross himself, to the place which is named from a scull, or, in Hebrew, Golgotha.

John 21:19

Jesus said this to show the death by which Peter was to honor God, and then he added: "Follow me."

John 21:22

"If it is my will that he should wait till I come," answered Jesus, "what has that to do with you? Follow me yourself."

Acts 14:22

Reassuring the minds of the disciples, urging them to remain true to the Faith, and showing that it is only through many troubles that we can enter the Kingdom of God.

Colossians 1:24

Now at last I can rejoice in my sufferings on your behalf, and in my own person I supplement the afflictions endured by the Christ, for the sake of his Body, the Church;

1 Thessalonians 3:3

So that none of you should be shaken by the troubles through which you are passing. You yourselves know that we are destined to meet with such things.

2 Timothy 3:12

Yes, and all who aim at living a religious life in union with Christ Jesus will have to suffer persecution;

1 Peter 2:21

For it was to this that you were called! For Christ, too, suffered--on your behalf--and left you an example, that you should follow in his steps.