Luke 9:23 web — He said to all, "If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.

World English Bible

"He said to all, "If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me."

— Luke 9:23, World English Bible

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Luke 9 — Context

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He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" Peter answered, "The Christ of God."

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But he warned them, and commanded them to tell this to no one,

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saying, "The Son of Man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and the third day be raised up."

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He said to all, "If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.

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For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever will lose his life for my sake, the same will save it.

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For what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses or forfeits his own self?

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For whoever will be ashamed of me and of my words, of him will the Son of Man be ashamed, when he comes in his glory, and the glory of the Father, 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 World English Bible reads: “He said to all, "If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, 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 (WEB): “He said to all, "If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, 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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