KJV ORIGINAL
And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Jesus called everyone over — his disciples and the crowd — and told them straight up: 'If you want to follow me, you've got to put yourself second, carry whatever hard stuff comes your way, and actually walk with me.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Following Jesus isn't about comfort — it's about choosing his way over your own, even when it's tough.
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