Matthew 10:38
and he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me.
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me.
In Context
39He that would save his life shall lose it; and he, that loseth his life for my sake, shall find it.
Cross References
Matthew 16:24Then said Jesus to his disciples, If any one is willing to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me:
Mark 8:34And calling the people and his disciples to Him, He said unto them, Whosoever is willing to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me:
Luke 9:23And He said unto them all, if any one is willing to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me:
John 19:17And they took Jesus, and led Him away. And He went out, bearing his cross, into a place called the place of a scull, in Hebrew Golgotha:
Matthew Henry on Matthew 10:17-42
Instructions to the Apostles. 16 Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. 17 But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues; 18 And ye shall be brought before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles. 19 But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what ye shall speak.… Read the whole commentary →