Matthew 10:38
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 10:38 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 10:38 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 10:38 — KJV
“And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me.”
— Matthew 10:38 (KJV)
Matthew 10:38 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 10:38
“My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth me.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 10:38: followeth, after
“The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 10:38: followeth, after
“He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 10:38: followeth, after
“He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 10:38: followeth, after
“Thy princes are rebellious, and companions of thieves: every one loveth gifts, and followeth after rewards: they judge not the fatherless, neither doth the cause of the widow come unto them.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 10:38: followeth, after
Pray Matthew 10:38
Generate a Prayer from Matthew 10:38
Our AI will write a personal prayer inspired by this scripture — tailored to your situation. Free, instant, no account needed.
✦ Pray This Verse