Self-Denial not Expected by Carnal Fancy
Matthew 16:24
Then said Jesus to his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.


Carnal fancy imagineth a path strewed with lilies and roses; we are too tender-footed to think of briars and thorns.

(T. Manton, D. D.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: 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.

WEB: Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.




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