Luke 9:23-25
“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. For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it. For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away?”
What does Luke 9:23-25 mean?
Luke 9:23-25 in the King James Version reads, "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. For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall…
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As we ponder upon the words of our Savior in Luke 9:23-25, we are immediately confronted with the essence of what it means to truly follow Christ. Here, our Lord lays a profound foundation for discipleship. Jesus does not mince words: "If any man will come after me, let him deny…
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O Heavenly Father, In the quietness of this moment, I come before You, my Creator, my Sustainer, and my Savior. I bow my heart and spirit in reverence, recognizing Your greatness and the profound love You have for each of us. I recall Your words in Luke 9:23-25, where You call…
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