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He said to all, "If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.

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The Daily Cross

Multiple commentators highlight that Luke's account uniquely adds the word "daily." This transforms the concept of discipleship from a one-time event into a continuous, moment-by-moment commitment. It implies that trials and the need to submit our will to Christ's are not rare occurrences but are part of the everyday Christian walk.

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AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On Luke 9:23

He said unto all (ελεγεν δε προς παντας). This is like Luke (cf. verse 43). Jesus wanted all (the multitude with his disciples, as…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Luke 9:23

19th Century

Bishop

If any man will come after me.—See Notes on Matthew 16:24-28; Mark 8:34; Mark 9:1.

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Luke 9:23

Those who want to be Jesus’ disciples can only truly be said to “follow” (GK 199) him when they have implemented a radical decision to “deny” (GK 7…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Luke 9:23

17th Century

Pastor

And he said to them all
Not only to all the disciples, but "to the multitude", as the Arabic version renders it, who…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Luke 9:18–27

17th Century

Minister

It is an unspeakable comfort that our Lord Jesus is God's Anointed; this signifies that he was both appointed to be the Messiah and qualified for i…