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Matthew 16:24 Cross-References
Explore 15 cross-references for Matthew 16:24 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 16 verse 24 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Take Up Your Cross
“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.”
Matthew 16:24 (KJV)
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Commentary on Matthew 16:24
Jesus defines discipleship costs: 'If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me' (Greek: εἴ τις θέλει ὀπίσω μου ἐλθεῖν, ἀπαρνησάσθω ἑαυτὸν καὶ ἀράτω τὸν σταυρὸν αὐτοῦ καὶ ἀκολουθείτω μοι, 'if anyone wishes to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me'). Three imperatives: (1) 'deny himself' (ἀπαρνέομαι) - refuse self as ultimate authority; (2) 'take up cross' - embrace suffering, even martyrdom; (3) 'follow me' - obedient discipleship. The cross wasn't yet crucifixion symbol but Roman execution method. Jesus demands rad...
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Cross-References for Matthew 16:24
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“isn't worthy of me.”
“and come after me”
“arm yourselves also with the same mind; for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin;”
“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”
“and said to them”
“and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.”
“Moses”
“exhorting them to continue in the faith”
“and fill up on my part that which is lacking of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake”