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Whoever doesn`t bear his own cross, and come after me, can`t be my disciple.
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What "Bearing Your Cross" Means
Commentators explain that "bearing your cross" is a powerful metaphor for the personal difficulties of following Jesus. This isn't just about major persecution but includes, as scholars note, the daily "mortification of sin," living a holy life, enduring reproach for your faith, and holding to biblical truth even when it's unpopular. It is a call to embrace all that is trying and disagreeable to our own desires for the sake of Christ.
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His own cross (τον σταυρον εαυτου). This familiar figure we have had already (Luke 9:23; Matthew 10:38; [R…
19th Century
Anglican
Whosoever doth not bear his cross . . .—See Note on Matthew 10:38. As now uttered, however, the words had a fresh signifi…
Baptist
If there is any cross-bearing involved in Christianity – such as the cross of holy living, or the cross of believing old-fashioned doctrines, and n…
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The serious tone of the preceding parable continues as attention now turns to those who profess allegiance to Jesus. Luke again points out Jesus’ p…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Whosoever doth not bear his cross All reproach, afflictions, persecutions, and death itself, cheerfully and patientl…
Presbyterian
Although the disciples of Christ are not all crucified, they all bear their cross and must bear it in the way of duty. Jesus instructs them to anti…
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