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J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible

Luke 14:27

Whoever beareth not his own cross, and cometh after me, cannot be my disciple.

Bible Study Resources

Concordances:

- Nave's Topical Bible - Cross;   Discipleship;   Jesus, the Christ;   Salvation;   Seekers;   Self-Denial;   Stoicism;   Thompson Chain Reference - Discipleship;   Followers;   Self-Denial;   Self-Indulgence-Self-Denial;   The Topic Concordance - Disciples/apostles;   Hate;   Torrey's Topical Textbook - Missionaries, All Christians Should Be as;   Pilgrims and Strangers;   Self-Denial;  

Dictionaries:

- Bridgeway Bible Dictionary - Cross;   Disciple;   Hatred;   Teacher;   Baker Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology - Death of Christ;   Disciple, Discipleship;   Jesus Christ;   Charles Buck Theological Dictionary - Hospitality;   Fausset Bible Dictionary - Ruth;   Holman Bible Dictionary - Cross, Crucifixion;   Disciples;   Family;   Luke, Gospel of;   Violence;   Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible - Cross;   Ethics;   Matthew, Gospel According to;   Hastings' Dictionary of the New Testament - Ambassage;   Announcements of Death;   Christianity;   Consciousness;   Cross, Cross-Bearing;   Disciple (2);   Discipleship;   Discourse;   Example;   Fellowship (2);   Forsaking All;   Ideas (Leading);   Marks Stigmata;   Organization (2);   Paradox;   Power;   Premeditation;   Prudence;   Selfishness;   Morrish Bible Dictionary - Disciple,;  

Encyclopedias:

- International Standard Bible Encyclopedia - Christ, Offices of;   Jesus Christ (Part 2 of 2);   Self-Surrender;  

Devotionals:

- Daily Light on the Daily Path - Devotion for September 7;   My Utmost for His Highest - Devotion for July 2;  

Parallel Translations

Christian Standard Bible®
Whoever does not bear his own cross
King James Version (1611)
And whosoeuer doeth not beare his crosse, and come after me, cannot be my disciple.
King James Version
And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple.
English Standard Version
Whoever does not bear his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple.
New American Standard Bible
"Whoever does not carry his own cross and come after Me cannot be My disciple.
New Century Version
Whoever is not willing to carry his cross and follow me cannot be my follower.
Amplified Bible
"Whoever does not carry his own cross [expressing a willingness to endure whatever may come] and follow after Me [believing in Me, conforming to My example in living and, if need be, suffering or perhaps dying because of faith in Me] cannot be My disciple.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"Whoever does not carry his own cross and come after Me cannot be My disciple.
Legacy Standard Bible
Whoever does not carry his own cross and come after Me cannot be My disciple.
Berean Standard Bible
And whoever does not carry his cross and follow Me cannot be My disciple.
Contemporary English Version
You cannot be my disciple unless you carry your own cross and come with me.
Complete Jewish Bible
Whoever does not carry his own execution-stake and come after me cannot be my talmid.
Darby Translation
and whoever does not carry his cross and come after me cannot be my disciple.
Easy-to-Read Version
Whoever will not carry the cross that is given to them when they follow me cannot be my follower.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And whosoeuer beareth not his crosse, and commeth after mee, can not bee my disciple.
George Lamsa Translation
And he who does not take up his cross and follow me, cannot be a disciple to me.
Good News Translation
Those who do not carry their own cross and come after me cannot be my disciples.
Lexham English Bible
Whoever does not carry his own cross and follow me cannot be my disciple.
Literal Translation
And whoever does not bear his cross and come after Me, he cannot be My disciple.
American Standard Version
Whosoever doth not bear his own cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple.
Bible in Basic English
Whoever does not take up his cross and come after me may not be my disciple.
Hebrew Names Version
Whoever doesn't bear his own cross, and come after me, can't be my talmid.
International Standard Version
Whoever doesn't carry his cross and follow me can't be my disciple.Matthew 16:24; Mark 8:34; Luke 9:23; 2 Timothy 3:12;">[xr]
Etheridge Translation
And whoever doth not take up his cross and come after me, a disciple he cannot be of mine.
Murdock Translation
And he that doth not take up his cross and come after me, cannot become a disciple to me.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And whosoeuer doth not beare his crosse, and come after me, can not be my disciple.
English Revised Version
Whosoever doth not bear his own cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple.
World English Bible
Whoever doesn't bear his own cross, and come after me, can't be my disciple.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
And whosoever doth not bear his cross and come after me, cannot be my disciple.
Weymouth's New Testament
No one who does not carry his own cross and come after me can be a disciple of mine.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And he that berith not his cross, and cometh aftir me, may not be my disciple.
Update Bible Version
Whoever does not bear his own cross, and come after me, can't be my disciple.
Webster's Bible Translation
And whoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple.
New English Translation
Whoever does not carry his own cross and follow me cannot be my disciple.
New King James Version
And whoever does not bear his cross and come after Me cannot be My disciple.
New Living Translation
And if you do not carry your own cross and follow me, you cannot be my disciple.
New Life Bible
If he does not carry his cross and follow Me, he cannot be My follower.
New Revised Standard
Whoever does not carry the cross and follow me cannot be my disciple.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And whosoever doth not carry his cross and come after me cannot be my disciple.
Revised Standard Version
Whoever does not bear his own cross and come after me, cannot be my disciple.
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
And whosoever beare not his crosse and come after me cannot be my disciple.
Young's Literal Translation
and whoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, is not able to be my disciple.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And whosoeuer beareth not his crosse, and foloweth me, can not be my disciple.
Mace New Testament (1729)
and he that does not bear his cross, and tread in my steps, cannot be my disciple.
Simplified Cowboy Version
You've got to be willing to die for the brand if you're gonna ride for the brand.

Contextual Overview

25 And there were journeying together with him many multitudes; and, turning, he said unto them - 26 If anyone cometh unto me, and hateth not his own father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brothers, and sisters, further also, even his own life, he cannot be my disciple. 27 Whoever beareth not his own cross, and cometh after me, cannot be my disciple. 28 For, who from among you, wishing to build a tower, doth not first sit down and count the cost, - whether he hath sufficient for completion; 29 lest once, he having laid a foundation, and not being able to finish, all who are looking on, should begin to mock at him, 30 saying - This man, began to build, and was not able to finish! 31 Or, what king, moving on to encounter, another king, in battle, will not sit down first and take counsel, whether he is able, with ten thousand, to meet him who, with twenty thousand, is coming against him. 32 And, if not, by any means, while he is yet afar off, he sendeth, an embassy, and requesteth the conditions of peace. 33 Thus, therefore, everyone from amongst you, who doth not bid adieu unto all his own possessions, cannot be my disciple. 34 Good, therefore is the salt; but, if, even the salt, become tasteless, wherewith shall it be seasoned?

Bible Verse Review
  from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge

doth: Luke 9:23-25, Matthew 10:38, Matthew 16:24-26, Mark 8:34-37, Mark 10:21, Mark 15:21, John 19:17, 2 Timothy 3:12

cannot: Matthew 13:21, Acts 14:22, 2 Timothy 1:12

Reciprocal: Exodus 13:17 - the people repent Deuteronomy 21:13 - and bewail Matthew 18:8 - if Luke 23:26 - that Acts 15:38 - who 2 Timothy 4:10 - having 1 Peter 2:21 - even Revelation 2:3 - hast borne Revelation 3:15 - thou

Gill's Notes on the Bible

Whosoever doth not bear his cross,.... All reproach, afflictions, persecutions, and death itself, cheerfully and patiently; the Ethiopic version renders it, "of his death the cross"; it signifies whatever is trying and disagreeable to flesh and blood:

and come after me; bearing his cross; as Christ himself was about to do, and which doubtless he had in view;

cannot be my disciple; he is not so in reality, nor does he deserve the name.

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

See notes on Matthew 10:37-38.

Clarke's Notes on the Bible

Verse Luke 14:27. Doth not bear his cross — See on Matthew 10:38; Matthew 16:24.


 
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