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Matthew 16:24

Teaching Discipleship
"Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me."

— Matthew 16:24

Context

Jesus teaching about the cost of following him

Surrounding Bible Verses

Details

Book

Matthew

Chapter & Verses

Ch. 16, v.24

Related Sayings

Matthew 5:3

"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."

Matthew 5:4

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted."

Matthew 5:5

"Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth."

Parallel Passages

Same theme (Discipleship) in other Gospels

Mark 8:34

"Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me."

Luke 5:10

"Don't be afraid; from now on you will fish for people."

Luke 5:10

"Don't be afraid; from now on you will fish for people."