Matthew 10:38-39

“And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me. He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.”

"And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me. He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it." - Matthew 10:38-39
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What does Matthew 10:38-39 mean?

The Bible verse Matthew 10:38-39 from the King James Version (KJV) reads, "And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me. He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it." These verses, spoken by…

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The Paradox of True Life: Losing to Gain

In Matthew 10:38-39, we read: "And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me. He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it." These verses resonate deeply within the heart of Christian discipleship…

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A Prayer for True Discipleship and Surrender

Heavenly Father, I come before You today with a humble heart, seeking Your guidance and strength as I reflect upon the profound words of our Lord Jesus Christ found in Matthew 10:38-39. In this passage, we are reminded of the cost of discipleship, the weight of the cross we must…

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Matthew 10:38-39 - "And whoever does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me. Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it."
Matthew 10:38 - "And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me."
Matthew 5:38-39 - "You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.' But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also."
Matthew 10:39 - "He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it."
Romans 8:38-39
Job 38:39 - "Wilt thou hunt the prey for the lion? or fill the appetite of the young lions,"
Exodus 39:38 - "And the golden altar, and the anointing oil, and the sweet incense, and the hanging for the tabernacle door,"
"And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me." - Matthew 10:38
Matthew 5:38
Matthew 27: 38
Matthew 5:38
Matthew 22:37-39
Matthew 22:38 - "This is the first and great commandment."
Matthew 9:37-38
Matthew 27:39 - "¶ And they that passed by reviled him, wagging their heads,"
"He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it." - Matthew 10:39
Matthew 21:39 - "And they caught him, and cast him out of the vineyard, and slew him."
Ezra 10:39 - "And Shelemiah, and Nathan, and Adaiah,"
Matthew 22:39 - "And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself."
Matthew 13:39 - "The enemy that sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are the angels."
"Wilt thou hunt the prey for the lion? or fill the appetite of the young lions," - Job 38:39
"And the golden altar, and the anointing oil, and the sweet incense, and the hanging for the tabernacle door," - Exodus 39:38
Matthew 23:38 - "Behold, your house is left unto you desolate."
"This is the first and great commandment." - Matthew 22:38
"For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord." - Romans 8:38-39
Matthew 15:39 - "And he sent away the multitude, and took ship, and came into the coasts of Magdala."
Matthew 25:39 - "Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee?"
Ezra 10:38 - "And Bani, and Binnui, Shimei,"
Matthew 15:38 - "And they that did eat were four thousand men, beside women and children."