Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About Cross?

28 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Cross in the Bible

What does the Bible say about cross? Browse 14 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.

28
Total Verses
0
Old Testament
28
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Cross

  1. 1
    Matthew 10:38
    And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me.
    KJV
  2. 2
    Matthew 16:24
    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.
    KJV
  3. 3
    Matthew 27:32
    And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross.
    KJV
  4. 4
    Mark 8:34
    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.
    KJV
  5. 5
    Mark 10:21
    Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me.
    KJV
  6. 6
    Mark 15:21
    And they compel one Simon a Cyrenian, who passed by, coming out of the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to bear his cross.
    KJV
  7. 7
    Mark 15:30
    Save thyself, and come down from the cross.
    KJV
  8. 8
    Luke 9:23
    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.
    KJV
  9. 9
    Luke 14:27
    And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple.
    KJV
  10. 10
    Luke 23:26
    And as they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon, a Cyrenian, coming out of the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear it after Jesus.
    KJV

Subtopics of Cross

carrying the cross
cross cultural ministry
the cross
Jesus crucified on
Carried by
Simon
Jesus
FIGURATIVE
Borne by Jesus
Borne by Simon
Figurative

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Cross? (28 Verses)

And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of 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 as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross.
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.
Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me.
And they compel one Simon a Cyrenian, who passed by, coming out of the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to bear his cross.
Save thyself, and come down from the cross.
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 whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple.
And as they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon, a Cyrenian, coming out of the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear it after Jesus.
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
And he bearing his cross went forth into a place called the place of a skull, which is called in the Hebrew Golgotha:
Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain:
Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.
Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole.
But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. words: or, speech
For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.
I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
And I, brethren, if I yet preach circumcision, why do I yet suffer persecution? then is the offence of the cross ceased.
But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world. by whom: or, whereby
And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby : thereby: or, in himself
And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. fashion: or habit
(For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ:
And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven. having: or, making
Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;
Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. author: or, beginner

How to Study What the Bible Says About Cross

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about cross. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about cross and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about cross is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on cross needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about cross with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about cross, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about cross?
What does the Bible say about cross? Browse 14 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme. The Bible contains 28 key verses about cross spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about cross are there?
There are 28 key Bible verses about cross compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about cross?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about cross is Matthew 10:38 — "And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me."
Where in the Bible does it talk about cross?
Cross is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 28 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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