16 Bible Verses about disciples, characteristics of

Be ye then imitators of me, as I also am of Christ.

For unto this are ye called; because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that ye might follow his steps.

If ye love me, keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father,

Let not your heart be troubled: believe in God, believe also in me.

and he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me.

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

but I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them that abuse you and persecute you; that ye may be the children of your heavenly Father; for He causeth his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sendeth rain upon the just and the unjust.

So let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your father, who is in heaven.

Then said Jesus to his disciples, If any one is willing to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me:

And looking round on those that sat about Him, He said, Behold my mother, and my brethren: for whosoever doth the will of God, he is to me as my brother, my sister, and mother.

Ye are the salt of the earth, but if the salt be grown insipid, wherewith shall it be seasoned? it is no longer fit for any thing, but to be thrown out of doors, and trodden under foot.

Abide therefore in me, and I will abide in you: for as the branch cannot bear fruit of it self, unless it abide in the vine; so neither can ye, except ye abide in me.

Take but my yoke upon you, and learn of me, (for I am meek and lowly in heart,) and ye shall find refreshment to your souls:

and He saith unto them, Come with me, and I will make you fishers of men:

Go ye therefore and instruct all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son,

But ye shall receive power from the holy Spirit coming upon you: and ye shall be my witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and Samaria, and to the uttermost part of the earth.