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NASB | Matthew 16:24 ¶ Then Jesus said to His disciples, "If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 16:24 ¶ Then Jesus said to His disciples, "If anyone wishes to follow Me [as My disciple], he must deny himself [set aside selfish interests], and take up his cross [expressing a willingness to endure whatever may come] and follow Me [believing in Me, conforming to My example in living and, if need be, suffering or perhaps dying because of faith in Me]. |
Bible Question: father what is the meaning the purpose and the author of Matthew16:24-26 |
Bible Answer: Greetings Daniel, You ask, "father what is the meaning the purpose and the author of Matthew16:24-26" The human author of the book of Matthew is Matthew the Apostle (Matthew 9:9-13). However, it is Jesus who is speaking in Matt. 16:24-26.. As for explaining what our Lord is saying, Matthew 10:38 and Mark 8:34 help to explain this verse, by showing that our Lord desires total commitment from His disciples, even to death. Blessings to you, Makarios |