Luke 14:27
and he that does not bear his cross, and tread in my steps, cannot be my disciple.
Matthew 10:38
and he that does not take his cross, and so follow after me, is unworthy of me.
John 19:17
and he bearing his cross, marched out to a place called the skull, which is in the Syriac, Golgotha: where they crucified him,
Matthew 13:21
but having no root in him he has only an occasional faith: for as soon as any oppression or persecution arises upon account of the gospel, he presently relapses.
Matthew 16:24-26
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.
Mark 8:34-37
Then addressing himself to the people, and his disciples, he said, he that desires to be under my conduct, let him renounce himself, and follow me.
Mark 10:21
then Jesus looking upon him with a favourable eye, said, there is one thing still to be done; go, sell all your estate, and give it to the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven; then come, take up the cross, and follow me.
Mark 15:21
one Simon of Cyrene, the father of Alexander and Rufus, as he pass'd by in his return out of the country, was compell'd to carry the cross.
Luke 9:23-25
Then he said to the whole company, if any one will be my follower, let him renounce himself, take up his cross daily, and follow me.
Acts 14:22
encouraging the disciples, exhorting them to persevere in the faith, representing that it is thro' much tribulation that we must enter into the kingdom of God.
2 Timothy 1:12
yet I am not ashamed, for I know in whom I have confided, and I am persuaded he is able to keep what I have committed to him against that day.
2 Timothy 3:12
and those who will live like Christians, shall generally suffer persecution.