16 Bible Verses about disciples, characteristics of

Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.

For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.

"If you love me, you will keep my commandments.

"Let not your hearts be troubled; believe in God, believe also in me.

and he who does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me.

And whoever does not bear his cross and come after me cannot be my disciple.

But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven; for he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.

Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.

And he looked at those who sat in a circle around him, and said, "Here are my mother and my brothers! Whoever does the will of God is my brother, and sister, and mother."

"You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its taste, how shall it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled under foot by men.

Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me.

Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

And he said to them, "Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men."

Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be my witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the ends of the earth."