“ And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me. ”
And he that taketh not his cross ... - When persons were condemned to be crucified, a part of the sentence was that they should carry the cross on which they were to die to the place of execution...
The Charge to the Twelve. The section forms the second of five passages into which Mt. col lected the sayings of Jesus. The Markan account ( Matthew 6:7-11 ) is followed by Luke 9:1-5 , but Luke...
cross. Greek. stauros. See App-162. All criminals bore their own cross ( John 19:17 ). Compare Matthew 16:25 .
38. He who doth not take up his cross From particular cases he proceeds to general views, and informs us that we cannot be reckoned his disciples unless we are prepared to endure many afflic...
DISCOURSE: 1346 THE RULE OF CHRIST’S PROCEDURE IN THE LAST DAY Matthew 10:32-39 . Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven. Bu...
And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me. He that taketh not his cross - i.e. He who is not ready, after my example, to suffer death in the cause of my religion,...
He that taketh not his cross— This alludes to the custom of criminals carrying the cross to which they were to be fastened; and was a strong intimation, that he should himself be crucified; and tha...
And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me. And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me - a saying which our Lord once and...
Mission of the Twelve 1. Mission of the Twelve ( Mark 6:7 ; Luke 9:1 ). This mission was intended partly to prepare the way for visits from Jesus Himself, and partly to train the apostles for the...
He that taketh not his cross. — The words were hardly a specific announcement of the manner of our Lord’s death, though they imply, interpreted by events, a distinct prevision of it, such as that w...
Chapter 9 The King's Ambassadors - Matthew 9:36-38 ; Matthew 10:1-42 I - THE MISSION. Matthew 9:36-38 - Matthew 10:1-5 So far the King Himself has done all the work of the kingdom. But it...
Receiving Christ's Representatives Matthew 10:34-42 In Jesus Christ we acquire a new affinity, stronger than that of family ties. When we enter into the family of God we belong to all His child...
As a result of this, the King calls, equips, and sends forth His disciples. No work can be done to extend His Kingdom that is not the direct outcome of His compassion. To men in communion with that c...
THE CROSS ‘He that taketh not his cross, and followeth after Me, is not worthy of Me.’ Matthew 10:38 The Cross is held in honour now; not so in our Lord’s day. I. The literal Cross .—It w...
And he that taketh not his cross ,.... By the "cross", which was a Roman punishment, whereby malefactors were put to death, are meant all sorts of afflictions, reproaches, persecutions, and death it...
And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me. Ver. 38. And he that taketh not up his cross ] Omnis Christianus crucianus, saith Luther. Every Christian is sure...
He that loveth father or mother more than me He that is not ready to give up all these when they stand in competition with his duty; is not worthy of me Nor shall have any interest in my saving b...
When He instructs us to pray, He fully intends to answer such prayer, as we see now in His sending forth His twelve disciples. It is precious to see Him exercising authority to communicate authority...
Instructions to the Apostles. 16 Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and ha...
We have much the same in Matthew 16:24 Mark 8:34 Luke 9:23 ; It is not he that maketh not, but he that taketh not his cross; that is, he that doth not willingly, and cheerfully, and patientl...
What Will Result From His Coming, And What He Requires Of Those Who Would Follow Him (10:34-42). As Jesus comes to the end of His instructions He wants His disciples to be aware of the waves that...
CRITICAL NOTES Matthew 10:38 . Taketh not his cross .—By the Roman custom criminals were compelled to bear the cross to the place of execution. The Galilæans would know too well what was meant b...
Matthew 10:1 . 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. Th...
Matthew 10:1 . He called to him his twelve disciples. Jesus chose twelve that they might sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. Luke 22:30 . And that they might be the twelve founda...
He that taketh not; his cross. Cross-bearing I. What is is peculiar cross? “He that taketh not his cross.” 1. It may be the giving up of certain pleasures. 2. The endurance of reproach...
EXPOSITION For introductory notes to this chapter, see Matthew 9:35 . Matthew 10:1 Parallel passages: Mark 6:7 ; Luke 9:1 . The prayer ( Matthew 9:38 ) is answered in the persons of tho...
Perfect Consecration to Christ.
John 19:17 ; Luke 14:27 ; Luke 9:23 ; Luke 9:24 ; Mark 10:21 ; Mark 8:34 ; Matthew 16:24 ; Matthew 27:32
The Disciple and His Lord Matthew 10:24-42 INTRODUCTORY WORDS We thought it well to present seven names by which the children of God are known in the New Testament. 1. The first name we shal...
He that taketh not his cross — That is, whatever pain or inconvenience cannot be avoided, but by doing some evil, or omitting some good. Matthew 16:24 ; Luke 14:27 .