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He called the multitude to himself with his disciples, and said to them, "Whoever wants to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
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A Call for Everyone
Commentators note that Jesus deliberately called the crowd over, along with his disciples, to hear this teaching. This wasn't a private lesson for the twelve but a universal principle for anyone who wishes to follow Him. The path of discipleship is open to all who will accept its terms.
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And he called unto him the multitude with his disciples (κα προσκαλεσαμενος τον οχλον συν τοις μαθηταις αυτου). Mark alone notes t…
19th Century
Anglican
And when he had called the people.—See Notes on Matthew 16:24-28. The “calling the people,” or better, the multitude,…
Now Jesus addressed the crowd as well as his disciples. Two requirements of discipleship are (1) denial of self and (2) taking up one’s cross and f…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And when he had called the people unto him Who, it seems, followed him out of Galilee, from Bethsaida, and these par…
Presbyterian
It is frequently noted how great crowds flocked to Christ for help in various situations. Everyone needs to understand this if they expect Him to h…
