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NASB | John 8:31 ¶ So Jesus was saying to those Jews who had believed Him, "If you continue in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 8:31 ¶ So Jesus was saying to the Jews who had believed Him, "If you abide in My word [continually obeying My teachings and living in accordance with them, then] you are truly My disciples. |
Subject: Profile of A Disciple |
Bible Note: Let us not talk about this right now. Let us not talk about it at all until we have read again what Jesus said in Luke 14:25-35. Let us not talk about it until we have carefully pondered the standard that he set, and the cost of discipleship. There is a road that Jesus traveled, a live he lived, and he bids us follow. Those who dare to do so will pay a price, and he says we should count the cost before we start. Compare your life to his, and see how close you are. Then perhaps you’ll know if you have followed. |