And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon him.

And he said to all, if any man be willing to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily and follow me.

If then God so cloth the grass, which is to day in the field, and to morrow is cast into the still, how much more will he clothe you, O ye of little faith?

And whosoever doth not bear his cross and come after me, cannot be my disciple.

And as they led him away, they laid hold on one Simon a Cyrenian, coming out of the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear it after Jesus.

And one of the malefactors, who were hanging on the cross, reviled him, saying, If thou be the Christ, save thyself and us.