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I. THE CHRISTIAN DISCIPLE ABANDONING THE WORLD THE BETTER TO SERVE CHRIST. What was left?

(1)  A home that was dear;

(2)  friends of the old time;

(3)  a familiar occupation;

(4)  the religion of forefathers.

II. THE CHRISTIAN DISCIPLE ENGAGED IN DUTIES OF CHRISTIAN PROFESSION. It involved

(1)  being thrust out of synagogue;

(2)  ceaseless combat with the world — opinions, fashions;

(3)  arduous labours.

III. THE CHRISTIAN DISCIPLE'S RECOMPENSE. What shall we have? —

(1)  Present peace;

(2)  joy of discipleship;

(3)  anticipation of sharing in future results of all Christian work;

(4)  the final rest and reward.

(J. C. Gray.)

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KJV: Then answered Peter and said unto him, Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore?

WEB: Then Peter answered, "Behold, we have left everything, and followed you. What then will we have?"