Carrying The Cross

He went out, bearing his cross, to the place called “The Place of a Skull”, which is called in Hebrew, “Golgotha”,

He said to all, “If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross,and follow me.

As they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name, and they compelled him to go with them, that he might carry his cross.

“These things have I spoken to you, so that you wouldn’t be caused to stumble. — read the full passage →

Whoever doesn’t bear his own cross, and come after me, can’t be my disciple.

They compelled one passing by, coming from the country, Simon of Cyrene, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to go with them, that he might bear his cross.

When they led him away, they grabbed one Simon of Cyrene, coming from the country, and laid on him the cross, to carry it after Jesus.

When they had mocked him, they took the robe off of him, and put his clothes on him, and led him away to crucify him. — read the full passage →

Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.

He threw down the pieces of silver in the sanctuary, and departed. He went away and hanged himself.

God spoke all these words, saying, — read the full passage →

Pilate wrote a title also, and put it on the cross. There was written, “JESUS OF NAZARETH, THE KING OF THE JEWS.”

This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John, — read the full passage →

I have been crucified with Christ, and it is no longer I that live, but Christ living in me. That life which I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself up for me.

But God commends his own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

They led Jesus therefore from Caiaphas into the Praetorium. It was early, and they themselves didn’t enter into the Praetorium, that they might not be defiled, but might eat the Passover.

I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! I have overcome the world.”

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

Now after the Sabbath, as it began to dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb. — read the full passage →

They divide my garments among them. They cast lots for my clothing.

looking to Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising its shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

A great multitude of the people followed him, including women who also mourned and lamented him. — read the full passage →

He who doesn’t take his cross and follow after me, isn’t worthy of me.

For I am not ashamed of the Good News of Christ, for it is the power of God for salvation for everyone who believes; for the Jew first, and also for the Greek.

So Pilate then took Jesus, and flogged him. — read the full passage →

He called the multitude to himself with his disciples, and said to them, “Whoever wants to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

Now Korah, the son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, with Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab, and On, the son of Peleth, sons of Reuben, took some men. — read the full passage →

who his own self bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live to righteousness; by whose stripes you were healed.

Therefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people through his own blood, suffered outside of the gate.

Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.

Therefore many of the Jews read this title, for the place where Jesus was crucified was near the city; and it was written in Hebrew, in Latin, and in Greek.

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.

For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which will be revealed toward us.

Now when the day of Pentecost had come, they were all with one accord in one place. — read the full passage →

When Pilate therefore heard these words, he brought Jesus out, and sat down on the judgment seat at a place called “The Pavement”, but in Hebrew, “Gabbatha.”

Simon Peter followed Jesus, as did another disciple. Now that disciple was known to the high priest, and entered in with Jesus into the court of the high priest;

about sin, because they don’t believe in me;

After these things, there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. — read the full passage →

This is John’s testimony, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?” — read the full passage →

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. — read the full passage →

An inscription was also written over him in letters of Greek, Latin, and Hebrew: “THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.”

When they came to the place that is called The Skull, they crucified him there with the criminals, one on the right and the other on the left.

So therefore whoever of you who doesn’t renounce all that he has, he can’t be my disciple.

For which of you, desiring to build a tower, doesn’t first sit down and count the cost, to see if he has enough to complete it?

For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever will lose his life for my sake, the same will save it.

saying, “The Son of Man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and the third day be raised up.”

Now in those days, a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be enrolled. — read the full passage →

For everything spoken by God is possible.”

The superscription of his accusation was written over him, “THE KING OF THE JEWS.”

They compelled one passing by, coming from the country, Simon of Cyrene, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to go with them, that he might bear his cross. — read the full passage →

They compelled one passing by, coming from the country, Simon of Cyrene, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to go with them, that he might bear his cross. — read the full passage →

Now the centurion, and those who were with him watching Jesus, when they saw the earthquake, and the things that were done, feared exceedingly, saying, “Truly this was the Son of God.”

Jesus cried again with a loud voice, and yielded up his spirit. — read the full passage →

They set up over his head the accusation against him written, “THIS IS JESUS, THE KING OF THE JEWS.”

For there will arise false christs, and false prophets, and they will show great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the chosen ones.

Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. — read the full passage →

But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.

“Blessed are you when people reproach you, persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely, for my sake. — read the full passage →

Rejoice greatly, daughter of Zion! Shout, daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your King comes to you! He is righteous, and having salvation; lowly, and riding on a donkey, even on a colt, the foal of a donkey.

Surely he has borne our sickness, and carried our suffering; yet we considered him plagued, struck by God, and afflicted. — read the full passage →

Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.

When king Hezekiah heard it, he tore his clothes, covered himself with sackcloth, and went into Yahweh’s house. — read the full passage →

Behold, Yahweh makes the earth empty, makes it waste, turns it upside down, and scatters its inhabitants. — read the full passage →

This is what Isaiah the son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem. — read the full passage →

Cast your burden on Yahweh, and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved.

It shall happen, if you shall listen diligently to Yahweh your God’s voice, to observe to do all his commandments which I command you this day, that Yahweh your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth. — read the full passage →

Now this is the history of the generations of Aaron and Moses in the day that Yahweh spoke with Moses in Mount Sinai. — read the full passage →

Yahweh said to Moses, — read the full passage →

“Moreover you shall make the tabernacle with ten curtains; of fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet, with cherubim. The work of the skillful workman you shall make them. — read the full passage →

Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying, — read the full passage →

Abraham took the wood of the burnt offering and laid it on Isaac his son. He took in his hand the fire and the knife. They both went together.