Luke 9:23
And he said to all, "If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.
Matthew 10:38-39
And whoever does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me.
Mark 8:34-38
And calling the crowd to him with his disciples, he said to them, "If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.
Luke 14:26-27
"If anyone comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple.
John 12:25-26
Whoever loves his life loses it, and whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.
Romans 8:13
For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.
Colossians 3:5
Put to death therefore what is earthly in you:sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry.
Titus 2:12
training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age,
Matthew 16:22-25
And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him, saying, "Far be it from you, Lord! This shall never happen to you."
1 Corinthians 15:30-31
Why are we in danger every hour?
2 Timothy 3:12
Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,