John 19:17; Luke 14:27; Luke 9:23; Luke 9:24; Mark 10:21; Mark 8:34; Matthew 16:24; Matthew 27:32
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 o...
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 ( Matthe...
Further Sayings on Persecution. Matthew 10:24-25 a would hardly be intelligible to the disciples till after Matthew 16:21 ; Matthew 10:25...
Conditions of Discipleship. Luke 14:25-27 to the crowds; Mark 8:34 to crowd and disciples; Mt. to disciples. The highest good must be clung to...
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 disc...
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 co...
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 exam...
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 intima...
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 n...
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...
Charge to the Twelve ( Mark 6:7 Luke 9:1 : cp. also Luke 10:2 , charge to the Seventy). The first eleven vv. of this great charge ( Matthew 10:...
Later charges of Jesus, referring to work after the Ascension. Matthew 10:16-22 were probably spoken in Holy Week: see Mark 13:9 ; Luke 21:12 ....
Taketh not his cross ] i.e. he that is not willing to follow Me to martyrdom is not worthy of Me. The 'cross' stands here, not for trouble in genera...
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...
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 Hi...
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...
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...
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...
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 a...
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...
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...
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...
Instructions to the Apostles. 16 Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst o...
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 tha...
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...
“He who loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me, And he who loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. And he who does...
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....
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...
Our Lord had been sending forth his twelve apostles to preach the gospel of the kingdom, and to work miracles in his name. Having given them their co...
Matthew 10:37 . 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...
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. Luk...
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 c...
EXPOSITION For introductory notes to this chapter, see Matthew 9:35 . Matthew 10:1 Parallel passages: Mark 6:7 ; Luke 9:1 . The prayer...
Perfect Consecration to Christ.
And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after Me, is not worthy of Me.
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...
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 1...
38 And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me.