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Mark 8:34 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Mark 8:34 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Mark chapter 8 verse 34 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.”
Mark 8:34 (KJV)
Commentary on Mark 8:34
This verse articulates the non-negotiable cost of following Jesus with three radical demands. "Whosoever will come after me" (ὅστις θέλει ὀπίσω μου ἀκολουθεῖν, hostis thelei opisō mou akolouthein) establishes that discipleship is voluntary—"will" (thelei) indicates volitional desire, not coercion. But the cost is absolute. First, "let him deny himself" (ἀπαρνησάσθω ἑαυτόν, aparnēsasthō heauton) demands radical self-renunciation—not merely denying oneself certain pleasures but denying the self's claim to autonomy and supremacy. This is death to self-will, self-interest, and self-worship. Second...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Mark 8:34
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“isn't worthy of me.”
“and I know them”
“and gave it you; and yet you have not been as my servant David”
“And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts.”
“and it is no longer I that live”
“because he laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers.”
“because he had another spirit with 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 the power of his resurrection”