Matthew 10:38

And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 10:38

BSB

and anyone who does not take up his cross and follow Me is not worthy of Me.

AKJV

And he that takes not his cross, and follows after me, is not worthy of me.

CPDV

And whoever does not take up his cross, and follow me is not worthy of me.

ERV

And he that doth not take his cross and follow after me, is not worthy of me.

NHEB

And whoever does not take his cross and follow after me, is not worthy of me.

SMT

And whoever takes not his cross, and follows after me, is not worthy of me.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 10:38

AndG2532Conjunction heG3739thattakethG2983Verb notG3756 hisG846 crossG4716Noun Masculine andG2532Conjunction followethG190Verb afterG3694Adverb meG3450 isG2076Verb notG3756 worthyG514AdjectiveofmeG3450

Commentary for Matthew 10:38

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Matthew 10:38

Summary

Martyrdom willingness requisite for discipleship legitimacy

Event

Teaching on cross-bearing discipleship

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD