Matthew 16:24
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 16
“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.”Matthew 16:24
What Does Matthew 16:24 Mean?
Matthew 16:24 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 16, verse 24 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Discipleship, and Servanthood.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Matthew 16:24 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 10:38“And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me.”Luke 14:27“And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple.”1 Peter 4:1“Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin;”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.”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.”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.”2 Timothy 3:12“Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.”Matthew 7:14“Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.”Hebrews 11:24“By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter;”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.”Colossians 1:24“Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body’s sake, which is the church:”Matthew 4:19“And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.”Titus 2:12“Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;”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:”1 Thessalonians 3:3“That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto.”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:”Matthew 27:32“And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross.”John 10:27“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:”Mark 15:21“And they compel one Simon a Cyrenian, who passed by, coming out of the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to bear his cross.”Philippians 2:21“For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ’s.”
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