Luke 9:23
And he said to all, If any one wishes to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
Matthew 10:38-39
and he that does not take up his cross and follow me is not worthy of me.
Mark 8:34-38
And calling the multitude, with his disciples, he said to them, Whoever wishes to follow after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross and follow me.
Luke 14:26-27
If any one comes to me, and hates not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brothers, and sisters, and still more his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.
John 12:25-26
He that loves his life shall lose it, and he that hates his life in this world shall preserve it to eternal life.
Romans 8:13
For if you live according to the flesh, you shall die; but if by the spirit you kill the deeds of the body, you shall live.
Colossians 3:5
Put to death, therefore, your members which are on the earth, fornication, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness which is idolatry,
Titus 2:12
teaching us, that denying impiety and worldly desires we should live soberly, and righteously, and piously in the present life,
Matthew 16:22-25
And Peter taking hold of him said, rebuking him, Far be it from you, Lord! This shall not be to you.
1 Corinthians 15:30-31
Why also do we encounter danger every hour?
2 Timothy 3:12
And all who will live piously in Christ Jesus shall be persecuted.