Matthew 10:38-40

Living Bible

³⁸ If you refuse to take up your cross and follow me, you are not worthy of being mine.

³⁹ “If you cling to your life, you will lose it; but if you give it up for me, you will save it.

⁴⁰ “Those who welcome you are welcoming me. And when they welcome me they are welcoming God who sent me.