Luke 9:23 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then Jesus looked at everyone and said, 'If you want to follow me, you need to put yourself second, pick up your cross every single day, and walk with me.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Following Jesus means choosing his way over your own way, every day.

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