Matthew 10:38
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 10
“And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me.”Matthew 10:38
What Does Matthew 10:38 Mean?
Matthew 10:38 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 10, verse 38 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 10 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Discipleship.
Cross-References (10)
These passages are connected to Matthew 10:38 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Luke 9:23“And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.”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.”Mark 8:34“And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.”Luke 14:27“And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple.”John 19:17“And he bearing his cross went forth into a place called the place of a skull, which is called in the Hebrew Golgotha:”Acts 14:22“Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.”Mark 10:21“Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me.”1 Peter 2:21“For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:”John 21:19“This spake he, signifying by what death he should glorify God. And when he had spoken this, he saith unto him, Follow me.”Matthew 27:32“And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross.”
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