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Luke 14:27 Cross-References
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“And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple.”
Luke 14:27 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 14:27
Jesus declares: 'And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple.' The present tense 'doth not bear' (Greek 'ou bastazei,' οὐ βαστάζει) indicates continuous action—ongoing cross-bearing, not one-time event. The cross represents death to self-will, embracing suffering, following Jesus' path of obedience unto death. The phrase 'cannot be my disciple' (Greek 'ou dynatai einai mou mathētēs,' οὐ δύναται εἶναί μου μαθητής) is emphatic—impossible without cross-bearing. Discipleship costs everything—comfortable, convenient Christianity doesn't exist. Jesus demands radic...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 14:27
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“isn't worthy of me.”
“If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross,{TR, NU add daily} and follow me.,And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.,,,,,,,,”
“and said to him”
“If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.,Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.,,,,,,,,”
“and said to them”
“and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.”
“exhorting them to continue in the faith”
“but endures for a while. When oppression or persecution arises because of the word”
“bearing his cross”
“for I know him whom I have believed”