Luke 9:23
He told them all: If any man would come after me let him deny himself. Let him take up his stake (of self-denial) daily, and follow me.
Matthew 10:38-39
Anyone who does not pick up his stake and follow me is not worthy of me.
Mark 8:34-38
He then spoke to both his disciples and the crowd. He said: If any man would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his stake and follow me.
Luke 14:26-27
You who come to me may not be my disciple unless you love me more than you love your father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters and yourself.
John 12:25-26
He that loves his life [in this world] loses it; and he that detests (does not love) his life in this world shall save it for everlasting life.
Romans 8:13
for if you live according to flesh, you are about to die. If by the Spirit, you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.
Colossians 3:5
Make your members that are upon the earth dead with regard to fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness (greed), which is idolatry.
Titus 2:12
instructing us, to the intent that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly and righteously and godly in this present age (world) (period of time).
Matthew 16:22-25
Peter protested and rebuked Jesus. He said: Do not think of that, Lord; it will never happen to you.
1 Corinthians 15:30-31
Why do we stand in jeopardy (in danger) every hour?
2 Timothy 3:12
Yes, and all who would live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.