Luke 9:23
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.
Matthew 10:38-39
And the man who does not take his cross and follow in my steps is not worthy of me.
Mark 8:34-38
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.
Luke 14:26-27
"If any man comes to me and does not hate his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brothers, and sisters, yes and his very life, he can be no disciple of mine.
John 12:25-26
He who loves his life loses it; while he who hates his life in the present world shall preserve it for Immortal Life.
Romans 8:13
If you live in obedience to your earthly nature, you will inevitably die; but if, by the power of the Spirit, you put an end to the evil habits of the body, you will live.
Colossians 3:5
Therefore destroy all that is earthly in you--immorality, uncleanness, passions, evil desires, and that greed which is idolatry.
Titus 2:12
leading us to renounce irreligious ways and worldly ambitions, and to live discreet, upright, and religious lives here in this present world,
Matthew 16:22-25
But Peter took Jesus aside, and began to rebuke him. "Master," he said, "please God that shall never be your fate!"
1 Corinthians 15:30-31
Why, too, do we risk our lives every hour?
2 Timothy 3:12
Yes, and all who aim at living a religious life in union with Christ Jesus will have to suffer persecution;