Matthew 10:37-39

Contemporary English Version

^37 (A) If you love your father or mother or even your sons and daughters more than me, you are not fit to be my disciples. ^38 (B) And unless you are willing to take up your cross and follow me, you are not fit to be my disciples. ^39 (C) If you try to save your life, you will lose it. But if you give it up for me, you will surely find it.