Discipleship

Jesus came to them and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth. — read the full passage →

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

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

The things which you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit the same to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also.

Jesus therefore said to those Jews who had believed him, “If you remain in my word, then you are truly my disciples. — read the full passage →

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

A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone when he is fully trained will be like his teacher.

A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, just like I have loved you; that you also love one another. — read the full passage →

You are the light of the world. A city located on a hill can’t be hidden. — read the full passage →

“If anyone comes to me, and doesn’t disregardhis own father, mother, wife, children, brothers, and sisters, yes, and his own life also, he can’t be my disciple.

He gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, shepherds and teachers; — read the full passage →

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

They continued steadfastly in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and prayer.

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 →

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

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

As Jesus passed by from there, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax collection office. He said to him, “Follow me.” He got up and followed him.

But say the things which fit sound doctrine, — read the full passage →

But the eleven disciples went into Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had sent them. — read the full passage →

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.

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

As they went on the way, a certain man said to him, “I want to follow you wherever you go, Lord.” — read the full passage →

He said to them, “Come after me, and I will make you fishers for men.”

You didn’t choose me, but I chose you, and appointed you, that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain; that whatever you will ask of the Father in my name, he may give it to you.

Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness, — read the full passage →

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

Now great multitudes were going with him. He turned and said to them, — read the full passage →

Jesus therefore said to those Jews who had believed him, “If you remain in my word, then you are truly my disciples.

“In this is my Father glorified, that you bear much fruit; and so you will be my disciples.

Be therefore imitators of God, as beloved children. — read the full passage →

A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, just like I have loved you; that you also love one another.

Jesus said to them, “Come after me, and I will make you into fishers for men.”

By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”

The twelve summoned the multitude of the disciples and said, “It is not appropriate for us to forsake the word of God and serve tables.

He who loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; and he who loves son or daughter more than me isn’t worthy of me.

Jesus answered him, “Most certainly, I tell you, unless one is born anew, he can’t see the Kingdom of God.”

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you. You will be witnesses to me in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the uttermost parts of the earth.”

When he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. For a whole year they were gathered together with the assembly, and taught many people. The disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.

He said to them, “Come after me, and I will make you fishers for men.” — read the full passage →

Now great multitudes were going with him. He turned and said to them, — read the full passage →

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

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

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,

Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which when translated, means Dorcas. This woman was full of good works and acts of mercy which she did.

A reed like a rod was given to me. Someone said, “Rise, and measure God’s temple, and the altar, and those who worship in it. — read the full passage →

Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new.

Immediately they left their nets, and followed him.

Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens his friend’s countenance.

Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service. — read the full passage →

Those who belong to Christ have crucified the flesh with its passions and lusts.

For whom he foreknew, he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.

So let a man think of us as Christ’s servants, and stewards of God’s mysteries.

Passing along by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew the brother of Simon casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. — read the full passage →

For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever will lose his life for my sake, the same will save it. — read the full passage →

Now in a large house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of clay. Some are for honor, and some for dishonor. — read the full passage →

But let him who is taught in the word share all good things with him who teaches.

Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven; but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.

“A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his lord.

We are therefore ambassadors on behalf of Christ, as though God were entreating by us: we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.

But as the disciples stood around him, he rose up, and entered into the city. On the next day he went out with Barnabas to Derbe. — read the full passage →

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.

He who loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; and he who loves son or daughter more than me isn’t worthy of 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.

But Jesus said to him, “Follow me, and leave the dead to bury their own dead.”

Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.

So when they had eaten their breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I have affection for you.” He said to him, “Feed my lambs.” — read the full passage →

My little children, I write these things to you so that you may not sin. If anyone sins, we have a Counselor with the Father, Jesus Christ, the righteous. — read the full passage →

Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart; and you will find rest for your souls.

“No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other; or else he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You can’t serve both God and Mammon.

But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, that you may proclaim the excellence of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light: — read the full passage →

He died for all, that those who live should no longer live to themselves, but to him who for their sakes died and rose again.

Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch on behalf of your souls, as those who will give account, that they may do this with joy, and not with groaning, for that would be unprofitable for you.

Everyone therefore who confesses me before men, him I will also confess before my Father who is in heaven. — read the full passage →

He went up into the mountain, and called to himself those whom he wanted, and they went to him. — read the full passage →

As he passed by, he saw Levi, the son of Alphaeus, sitting at the tax office, and he said to him, “Follow me.” And he arose and followed him.

But an angel of the Lord spoke to Philip, saying, “Arise, and go toward the south to the way that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza. This is a desert.” — read the full passage →

Most certainly I tell you, a servant is not greater than his lord, neither one who is sent greater than he who sent him. — read the full passage →

Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life.

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 →

and so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. Jesus said to Simon, “Don’t be afraid. From now on you will be catching people alive.” — read the full passage →

For most certainly I tell you, whoever may tell this mountain, ‘Be taken up and cast into the sea,’ and doesn’t doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says is happening; he shall have whatever he says.

Therefore whatever you desire for men to do to you, you shall also do to them; for this is the law and the prophets.

Now the works of the flesh are obvious, which are: adultery, sexual immorality, uncleanness, lustfulness, — read the full passage →

Early in the morning, while it was still dark, he rose up and went out, and departed into a deserted place, and prayed there.

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 →

“The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to heal the broken hearted, to proclaim release to the captives, recovering of sight to the blind, to deliver those who are crushed, — read the full passage →

Let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good works, — read the full passage →

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

But these things don’t count; nor do I hold my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to fully testify to the Good News of the grace of God.

Immediately he called them, and they left their father, Zebedee, in the boat with the hired servants, and went after him.

Brothers, be imitators together of me, and note those who walk this way, even as you have us for an example.

Jesus looking at him loved him, and said to him, “One thing you lack. Go, sell whatever you have, and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me, taking up the cross.”

But we all, with unveiled face seeing the glory of the Lord as in a mirror, are transformed into the same image from glory to glory, even as from the Lord, the Spirit.

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

doing nothing through rivalry or through conceit, but in humility, each counting others better than himself; — read the full passage →

he who says he remains in him ought himself also to walk just like he walked.

Now when Jesus saw great multitudes around him, he gave the order to depart to the other side.

Even so, affectionately longing for you, we were well pleased to impart to you, not the Good News of God only, but also our own souls, because you had become very dear to us.

By this we know love, because he laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers.