The Cost Of Discipleship

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

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.

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 said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. — read the full passage →

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

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.

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 →

But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. — read the full passage →

These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

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

For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

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.

After these things the Lord appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, whither he himself would come. — read the full passage →

From henceforth let no man trouble me: for I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus.

Now when Jesus saw great multitudes about him, he gave commandment to depart unto the other side. — read the full passage →

The day following, when the people which stood on the other side of the sea saw that there was none other boat there, save that one whereinto his disciples were entered, and that Jesus went not with his disciples into the boat, but that his disciples were gone away alone; — read the full passage →

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

They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.

And there went great multitudes with him: and he turned, and said unto 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 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.

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.

For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?

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

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

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 →

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

If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you. — 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;

And it came to pass, as he went into the house of one of the chief Pharisees to eat bread on the sabbath day, that they watched him. — read the full passage →

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.

I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

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

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. — read the full passage →

For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: — read the full passage →

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

He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.

No servant 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.

Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases. — read the full passage →

Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them. — 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 it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these sayings, he departed from Galilee, and came into the coasts of Judea beyond Jordan; — read the full passage →

Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. — read the full passage →

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

For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, — read the full passage →

Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: — 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. — 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. — read the full passage →

And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father. — 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:

Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: — read the full passage →

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 →

But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. — read the full passage →

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

As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. — 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; — read the full passage →

There were present at that season some that told him of the Galileans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. — 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. — 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. — 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 →

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.

Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.

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

Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.

That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.

Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.

Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him. — 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 →

The Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting desired him that he would shew them a sign from heaven. — read the full passage →

And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease. — read the full passage →

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:

That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God.

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

Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,

Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

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.

So after he had washed their feet, and had taken his garments, and was set down again, he said unto them, Know ye what I have done to you? — 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. — read the full passage →

Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said unto them, — read the full passage →

Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God.

For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;

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.

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.

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.

Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.

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.

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

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. — read the full passage →

Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. — 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 →

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

And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. — read the full passage →

And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues.

But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. — read the full passage →

In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:

We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain. — read the full passage →

And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews. — read the full passage →

For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it? — read the full passage →

And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.