16 Bible Verses about disciples, characteristics of

Be followers of me as I also am of Christ.

For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you a copy that you should follow his steps,

If you love me, keep my commandments;

Let not your hearts be troubled; believe in God and believe in me.

and he that does not take up his cross and follow me is not worthy of me.

And whoever does not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple.

But I tell you, Love your enemies, and pray for those that persecute you; that you may be children of your Father in heaven; for he causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and rains on the just and unjust.

Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works, and glorify your father in heaven.

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

And looking round on those sitting about him, he said, Behold my mother, and my brothers! Whoever shall do the will of God, this is my brother, and sister, and mother.

You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has lost its strength, with what shall it be seasoned? It is good for nothing more, except being cast out to be trodden upon by men.

continue in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself unless it continues in the vine, so you cannot, unless you continue in me.

Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me, for I am meek and lowly in heart, and you shall find rest for your souls;

And he said to them, Come after me, and I will make you fishermen of men.

go and disciple all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit;

but you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and shall be my witnesses both in Jerusalem, and all Judea, and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.