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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: When a couple who is not married, yet having sex together, can they be truthfully and rightfully refused baptism, or communion? |
Bible Answer: Hi, SATNJ... Consider the significance of baptism and communion. In the atonement of the Lord Jesus Christ -- the perfect sacrifice which appeases a holy God -- in what way do people who love their sin more than Jesus have any place with Him? (cf 1 John 3:9) In Him, Doc |