And when he called the people — To hear a truth of the last importance, and one that equally concerned them all. Let him deny himself — His own will, in all things small and great, however pleasing, and that continually: And take up his cross — Embrace the will of God, however painful, daily, hourly, continually. Thus only can he follow me in holiness to glory.
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Mark 8:34
34 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.