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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]. |
Subject: take up "his" cross |
Bible Note: Dear Brother Doc, Thank you for providing the link to this excellent article. When I was reading, I remember my brother wrote in the journal of his seminary in memory of his vocal teacher (who is now at the other side of the Glory) where he said..."My heart is sorrowful in losing a very dear and close friend who always inspires me so much in my spiritual walk and encourages me in my theology study. I could never forget once he said about taking up the cross...the longer you bear it, the deeper it goes into your flesh that you and the cross become one and there is no way to leave it." Thanks again for the heart-touching article. Shalom Azure |