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Matthew 16:24

Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 16:24 — by Collins Asein

Quick Summary

Matthew 16:24 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and foll..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.

Matthew 16:24 — KJV

Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

Matthew 16:24 (KJV)

Matthew 16:24 in Context — About the Book of Matthew

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Cross-References for Matthew 16:24

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.

Shares key themes with Matthew 16:24: disciples, come, after

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.

Shares key themes with Matthew 16:24: any, come, after

Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me.

Shares key themes with Matthew 16:24: then, jesus, come

Then it shall come to pass, that the sword, which ye feared, shall overtake you there in the land of Egypt, and the famine, whereof ye were afraid, shall follow close after you there in Egypt; and there ye shall die. shall follow...: Heb. shall cleave after you

Shares key themes with Matthew 16:24: then, come, after

When a man hath taken a wife, and married her, and it come to pass that she find no favour in his eyes, because he hath found some uncleanness in her: then let him write her a bill of divorcement, and give it in her hand, and send her out of his house. some...: Heb. matter of nakedness divorcement: Heb. cutting off

Shares key themes with Matthew 16:24: then, come, let

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