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More Than a Burden
Commentators explain that "taking your cross" isn't about enduring life's general hardships. It specifically refers to the shame, suffering, and painful self-denial that arise directly from obedience to Christ. As one scholar puts it, it is "painfully dying to self" for the sake of following Jesus, whatever the world may think or say.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 10:38
18th Century
Theologian
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…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 10:38
Doth not take his cross (ου λαμβανε τον σταυρον αυτου). The first mention of cross in Matthew. Criminals were crucified in Jerusal…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 10:38–39
19th Century
Preacher
And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me. He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his l…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 10:38
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…
John Calvin
On Matthew 10:38
16th Century
Theologian
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…
John Gill
On Matthew 10:38
17th Century
Pastor
And he that taketh not his cross
By the "cross", which was a Roman punishment, whereby malefactors were put to death…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 10:16–42
17th Century
Minister
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…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 10:16–42
13th Century
Philosopher
The Lord instructed the Apostles concerning their office and their necessary means of livelihood; but now He instructs them concerning their immine…