Matthew 16:24-25
Then addressing himself to his disciples, if any man, said he, would follow me, let him renounce himself, take up his cross, and so follow me.
John 12:25
he that loveth his life, shall lose it: but he that sacrifices his life in this world, shall preserve it to eternity.
Philippians 2:30
for he was upon the brink of death for the service of Christ, having expos'd his life to the greatest dangers, to perform those kind offices, which you could not do yourselves.
Hebrews 12:3
for you should consider how he endured such opposition from sinners against himself, lest ye be tired out, and quite despond.