Luke 14:27

27 And whoever does not carry their cross and follow me cannot be my disciple.

Luke 14:27 in Other Translations

KJV
27 And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple.
ESV
27 Whoever does not bear his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple.
NLT
27 And if you do not carry your own cross and follow me, you cannot be my disciple.
MSG
27 Anyone who won't shoulder his own cross and follow behind me can't be my disciple.
CSB
27 Whoever does not bear his own cross and come after Me cannot be My disciple.

Luke 14:27 In-Context

25 Large crowds were traveling with Jesus, and turning to them he said:
26 “If anyone comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters—yes, even their own life—such a person cannot be my disciple.
27 And whoever does not carry their cross and follow me cannot be my disciple.
28 “Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Won’t you first sit down and estimate the cost to see if you have enough money to complete it?
29 For if you lay the foundation and are not able to finish it, everyone who sees it will ridicule you,

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Cross References 1

  • 1. Matthew 10:38; Luke 9:23
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