Mat 10:38, 16:24, Luk 22:28-29, Act 11:23, 13:43, Rom 8:17, 2Ti 2:11-12, 3:12 | ISV | STEP | The one who doesn't take up his cross and follow me isn't worthy of me.

Matthew 10:38

38 The one who doesn't take up his cross and follow me isn't worthy of me.Matt 16:24; Mark 8:34; Luke 9:23; 14:27

Matthew 16:24

24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If anyone wants to follow me, he must deny himself, pick up his cross, and follow me continually.Matt 10:38; Mark 8:34; Luke 9:23; 14:27; Acts 14:22; 1Thes 3:3; 2Tim 3:12

Luke 22:28-29

28 “You are the ones who have always stood by me in my trials.Heb 4:15 29 And I confer on you, just as my Father has conferred on me, a kingdom,Matt 24:47; Luke 12:32; 2Cor 1:7; 2Tim 2:12

Acts 11:23

23 When he arrived, he rejoiced to see what the grace of God had done, ^{▼▼Lit. to see the grace of God} and with a hearty determination he continuously encouraged them all to remain faithful to the Lord.Acts 13:43; 14:22

Acts 13:43

43 When the meeting of the synagogue broke up, many Jews and devout converts to Judaism followed Paul and Barnabas, who kept talking to them and urging them to continue in the grace of God.Acts 11:23; 14:22; Titus 2:11; Heb 12:15; 1Pet 5:12

Romans 8:17

17 Now if we are children, we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if, in fact, we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.Acts 14:22; 26:18; Gal 4:7; Phil 1:29; 2Tim 2:11-12

God's Spirit Helps Us

2 Timothy 2:11-12

11 This saying is trustworthy: ^{▼▼This formula accompanied early Christian sayings on which full reliance could be placed.}Rom 6:5, 8; 2Cor 4:10; 1Tim 1:15

In dying with Christ, ^{▼▼Lit. him}

true life we gain. ^{▼▼Lit. we will live with him}

12 Enduring, we with him shall reign.Matt 10:33; Mark 8:38; Luke 12:9; Rom 8:17; 1Pet 4:13

Who him denies,

he will disclaim.

2 Timothy 3:12

12 Indeed, all who want to live a godly life in union with Christ Jesus will be persecuted.Josh 17:14; Ps 34:19; Matt 16:24; Acts 14:22; 1Cor 15:19; 1Thes 3:3