Luke 14:27
Whoever does not carry his own cross, and walk in my steps, can be no disciple of mine.
Matthew 10:38
And the man who does not take his cross and follow in my steps is not worthy of me.
John 19:17
And he went out, carrying his cross himself, to the place which is named from a scull, or, in Hebrew, Golgotha.
Matthew 13:21
But, as he has no root, he stands for only a short time; and, when trouble or persecution arises on account of the Message, he falls away at once.
Matthew 16:24-26
Then Jesus said to his disciples: "If any man wishes to walk in my steps, let him renounce self, and take up his cross, and follow me.
Mark 8:34-37
Calling the people and his disciples to him, Jesus said: "If any man wishes to walk in my steps, let him renounce self, take up his cross, and follow me.
Mark 10:21
Jesus looked at the man, and his heart went out to him, and he said: "There is still one thing wanting in you; go and sell all that you have, and give to the poor, and you shall heave wealth in Heaven; then come and follow me."
Mark 15:21
And they led Jesus out to crucify him; and they compelled a passer-by, Simon from Cyrene, who was on his way in from the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to go with them to carry his cross.
Luke 9:23-25
And to all present he said: "If any man wishes to walk in my steps, let him renounce self, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.
Acts 14:22
Reassuring the minds of the disciples, urging them to remain true to the Faith, and showing that it is only through many troubles that we can enter the Kingdom of God.
2 Timothy 1:12
That is why I am undergoing these sufferings; yet I feel no shame, for I know in whom I have put my faith, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until 'That Day.'
2 Timothy 3:12
Yes, and all who aim at living a religious life in union with Christ Jesus will have to suffer persecution;