Discipleship

And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. — read the full passage →

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

And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.

And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.

Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; — read the full passage →

So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple.

The disciple is not above his master: but every one that is perfect shall be as his master.

A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. — read the full passage →

Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. — read the full passage →

If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.

And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; — read the full passage →

Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.

And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.

Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. — read the full passage →

I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. — read the full passage →

Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: — read the full passage →

And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him.

But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine: — read the full passage →

Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them. — read the full passage →

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

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

And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain man said unto him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest. — read the full passage →

And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.

Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: — read the full passage →

For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:

And there went great multitudes with him: and he turned, and said unto them, — read the full passage →

Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed;

Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.

Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; — read the full passage →

A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.

And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men.

By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.

Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables.

He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.

Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.

But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.

And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. — read the full passage →

And there went great multitudes with him: and he turned, and said unto them, — read the full passage →

For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.

Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:

Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.

And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and the angel stood, saying, Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship therein. — read the full passage →

Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

And straightway they forsook their nets, and followed him.

Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. — read the full passage →

And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts.

For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.

Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.

Now as he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. — read the full passage →

For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it. — read the full passage →

But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour. — read the full passage →

Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things.

Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord.

Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God.

Howbeit, as the disciples stood round about him, he rose up, and came into the city: and the next day he departed with Barnabas to Derbe. — read the full passage →

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. — read the full passage →

But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

But Jesus said unto him, Follow me; and let the dead bury their dead.

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. — read the full passage →

My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: — read the full passage →

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

No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: — read the full passage →

And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again.

Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.

Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven. — read the full passage →

And he goeth up into a mountain, and calleth unto him whom he would: and they came unto him. — read the full passage →

And as he passed by, he saw Levi the son of Alpheus sitting at the receipt of custom, and said unto him, Follow me. And he arose and followed him.

And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert. — read the full passage →

Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord; neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him. — read the full passage →

Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. — read the full passage →

And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men. — read the full passage →

For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.

Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.

Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, — read the full passage →

And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John: — read the full passage →

The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, — read the full passage →

And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: — read the full passage →

Now when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils. — read the full passage →

But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.

And straightway he called them: and they left their father Zebedee in the ship with the hired servants, and went after him.

Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample.

Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me.

But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.

Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timotheus our brother, — read the full passage →

Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. — read the full passage →

He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.

Now when Jesus saw great multitudes about him, he gave commandment to depart unto the other side.

So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us.

Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.