Luke 9:23 kjv — 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 m…

King James Version

"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."

— Luke 9:23, King James Version

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Luke 9 — Context

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He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am? Peter answering said, The Christ of God.

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And he straitly charged them, and commanded them to tell no man that thing;

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Saying, The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be slain, and be raised the third day.

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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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For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it.

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For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away?

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For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in his Father’s, and of the holy angels.

Luke 9:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 9:23 say?
Luke 9:23 in the King James Version reads: “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.”
Where is Luke 9:23 in the Bible?
Luke 9:23 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 9, verse 23.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 9:23.
What translation should I read Luke 9:23 in?
Luke 9:23 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 9:23?
Luke 9:23 reads (KJV): “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.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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