Matthew 16:24

“Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations of Matthew 16:24

“� Then said Iesus vnto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him denie himselfe, and take vp his crosse, and follow me.”
King James Version (1611) - View original scan of Matthew chapter 16

“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.”
New American Standard Version (1995)

“Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man would come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.”
American Standard Version (1901)

“Then Jesus said to his disciples, If any man would come after me, let him give up all, and take up his cross, and come after me.”
Basic English Bible

“Then Jesus said to his disciples, If any one desires to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.”
Darby Bible

“Then Jesus said to his disciples: If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. ”
Douay Rheims Bible

“Then said Jesus to his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. ”
Webster's Bible

“Then Jesus said to His disciples, "If any one desires to follow me, let him renounce self and take up his cross, and so be my follower.”
Weymouth Bible

“Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.”
World English Bible

“Thanne Jhesus seide to his disciplis, If ony man wole come after me, denye he hym silf, and take his cros, and sue me; for he that wole make his lijf saaf,”
Wycliffe Bible

“Then said Jesus to his disciples, `If any one doth will to come after me, let him disown himself, and take up his cross, and follow me,”
Youngs Literal Bible

Emma Miller's comment on 2020-09-04 15:48:33:

It makes you realize your need for Jesus Christ. We for certain need His grace to walk in humility.

Kirk Kirkpatrick's comment on 2020-08-30 08:03:11:

In Matthew 16:24, Jesus instructs his disciples "take up his cross and follow me". I would not think that this expression would become popular among Christians until after Jesus' crucifixion, with Jesus being the example of bearing the cross. I understand that the expression, "cross to bear" became popular in the 1500's, and the King James Bile was produced in the early 1600's.

Is there any evidence that this expression was used during the time of Jesus' life on earth?

One possible explanation is that Jesus used this phrase to foretell his future crucifixion. I can understand that explanation, but I do not thing that it makes a strong argument.

Any and all comments are welcome...thanks!

Alan's comment on 2015-07-31 05:38:43:

Just an additional note. I have learned that to deny ourselves also, requires we give our Identity of who we are in submission to God.

S Chapasuka's comment on 2014-12-09 05:34:35:

My comment is on "take up his cross and follow me ". This is the cross on which Jesus Christ was crucified and died. Now if you move about with your cross, you shall be a suitable candidate for paradise, because nothing ungodly shall remain in your life. You shall nail, promiscuity, lies, backbiting etc. These shall all die on the cross which you are carrying. A symbol for "humility just like Jesus Christ " and you are free. Galatians 3 13.

George Commodore's comment on 2014-03-25 11:29:11:

To deny yourself means to say YES to God and say NO to satan

M Vatch's comment on 2014-03-23 08:43:59:

Not by our own works lest any man should boast but by Christ Jesus is the work of the cross completed

sisanda magwala's comment on 2014-01-23 08:25:40:

Just wana thank u for all this explanation of Mathew 16:24. I feel so revived I have been so self sentered but after reading this verse I've learnt to deny myself and also to be temparate

jaqonjure's comment on 2013-10-28 04:57:29:

I fell cool when i read this

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