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NASB | Luke 9:23 ¶ And He was saying to them all, "If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross daily and follow Me. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Luke 9:23 ¶ And He was saying to them all, "If anyone wishes to follow Me [as My disciple], he must deny himself [set aside selfish interests], and take up his cross daily [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 (short): take up "his" cross |
Question (full): Also, Matt. 16:24, Mark 8:34, and Mark 10:21. Good evening forum! I would like your thoughts on the phrase "take up his cross". What does it mean to you? I hope I receive more than one reply to this question. As always God's blessings to all and any who answer, budderfligh |