Luke 9:23
He said to all, "If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.
Matthew 10:38-39
He who doesn't take his cross and follow after me, isn't worthy of me.
Mark 8:34-38
He called the multitude to himself with his disciples, and said to them, "Whoever 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 doesn't disregard his own father, mother, wife, children, brothers, and sisters, yes, and his own life also, he can't be my disciple.
John 12:25-26
He who loves his life will lose it. He who hates his life in this world will keep it to eternal life.
Romans 8:13
For if you live after the flesh, you must 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 your members which are on the earth: sexual immorality, uncleanness, depraved passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry;
Titus 2:12
instructing us to the intent that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we would live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world;
Matthew 16:22-25
Peter took him aside, and began to rebuke him, saying, "Far be it from you, Lord! This will never be done to you."
1 Corinthians 15:30-31
Why do we also stand in jeopardy every hour?
2 Timothy 3:12
Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.