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. I. THE TERMS OF DISCIPLESHIP are — 1. Self-denial. 2. Endurance — Take up his cross daily. 3. Perseverance — "And follow Me." II. THE REASONS GIVEN. 1. Because selfishness brings ultimate loss. 2. Because sacrifice brings ultimate salvation. III. THE MOTIVE INCULCATED — "For My sake." (A. F. Barfield.) Parallel Verses KJV: 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. |
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