Luke 9:23
And he said to [them] all, "If anyone wants to come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross every day and follow me.
Matthew 10:38-39
And whoever does not take up his cross and follow me is not worthy of me.
Mark 8:34-38
And summoning the crowd together with his disciples, he said to them, "If anyone wants to 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, and furthermore, even his own life, {he cannot be} my disciple.
John 12:25-26
The one who loves his life loses it, and the one who hates his life in this world preserves it for eternal life.
Romans 8:13
For if you live according to the flesh, you are going to die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.
Colossians 3:5
Therefore put to death {what is earthly in you}: sexual immorality, uncleanness, lustful passion, evil desire, and greediness, which is idolatry,
Titus 2:12
training us in order that, denying impiety and worldly desires, we may live self-controlled and righteously and godly in the present age,
Matthew 16:22-25
And Peter took him aside [and] began to rebuke him, saying, {God forbid}, Lord! This will never happen to you!"
1 Corinthians 15:30-31
And why are we in danger every hour?
2 Timothy 3:12
And indeed, all those who want to live in a godly manner in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.