And the child grew, and became strong in spirit, being filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him.

And He said unto them all, if any one is willing to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me:

Now if God so clothe the grass which is to day in the field, and to-morrow is cast into the furnace, how much more will He clothe you, O ye of little faith?

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

And when they led Him away, they laid hold on one Simon a Cyrenean coming out of the country, and put the cross on him to bear it behind Jesus.