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• Matthew 10Bible

  Matthew 10 records the missionary discourse Jesus delivered when He called the twelve disciples, gave them power, and sent them to the cities of Israel. It goes on to foretell persecution, encourage the disciples not to fear, set out the cost of discipleship, and promise a reward to those who receive them.

• Luke 14Bible

  Luke 14 is the chapter in which Jesus, dining on the Sabbath at the house of a leader of the Pharisees, heals a sick man and tells parables about humility and a great supper. He then teaches the crowds following him about the cost of discipleship.

• Luke 9:23Bible Verses

  Luke 9:23 is the verse in which Jesus teaches that anyone who would follow him must deny himself and take up his cross daily: "If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me" (KJV). It is widely cited as a core demand of discipleship, and the word "daily," found only in Luke's account, often draws particular attention.

• Matthew 11:29–30Bible Verses

  In this passage Jesus invites his hearers to take his yoke upon them and learn of him, promising that they will find rest. Together with the preceding verse, "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden," it is widely quoted as a passage of comfort and invitation. A recurring question is how the "easy yoke" fits with the weight of discipleship.

• Luke 15Bible

  Luke 15 is the chapter in which Jesus answers the complaint of the Pharisees and scribes that he eats with sinners by telling three parables: the lost sheep, the lost coin (drachma), and the lost son (the prodigal son).