16 Bible Verses about disciples, characteristics of

Be followers (imitators) of me, even as I also am of Christ.

For this you were called because Christ also suffered for you. He left you an example (a copy for imitation) (a model) that you should follow in his steps.

If you love me, you will keep (obey) my commandments!

Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God, believe also in me.

Anyone who does not pick up his stake and follow me is not worthy of me.

Those who do not carry their own stake and come after me may not be my disciples.

I say love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! You will then act as true children of your Father in heaven. He gives sunlight to both evil and good people. He sends rain for the just and the unjust.

Likewise, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.

Then Jesus told his disciples: If any man wants to follow me (be mine), let him deny (disown) himself, and take up his stake and follow me (Greek: akoloutheo moi, let him be following me) (accompany me) (be in the same way with me).

Looking at the people who sat around him he said: Behold, my mother and my brother! For whoever does the will of God, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.

You are the salt of the earth. If its taste goes away, how will you restore it? It is good for nothing. All you can do is throw it on the ground and walk on it.

Remain with me, and I with you. The branch cannot bear fruit by itself. It must remain on the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain with me.

Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me. I am meek (mild) and humble in heart. You will have a restful life,

He said to them: Follow me and I will teach you to catch people.

Go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

You will receive power, when the Holy Spirit comes on you and you will be my witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.