Doth not take his cross (ου λαμβανε τον σταυρον αυτου). The first mention of cross in Matthew. Criminals were crucified in Jerusal…

And he that taketh not his cross, etc. When persons were condemned to be crucified, a part of the sentence was that they were to carry the…

He that taketh not his cross — The words were hardly a specific announcement of the manner of our Lord’s death, though they imply,…

He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. And he t…

St. Jerome: Because of what He had said, I am not come to send peace but a sword..., He now adds, He that loves …

A man must love his wife, family, friends, and even his enemies (cf. 5:44), but he must love Jesus supremely. Moreover, Jesus demands death to self…

He who does not take up his cross. From particular cases, he proceeds to general views and informs us that we cannot be counted his discip…

And he that taketh not his cro
By the "cro ", which was a Roman punishment, whereby malefactors were put to death, …

Our Lord warned his disciples to prepare for persecution. They were to avoid all things which gave an advantage to their enemies, all meddling with…

The Lord instructed the Apostles concerning their office and their nece ary means of livelihood; but now He instructs them concerning their imminen…