Matthew 10:38-40

New Century Version

³⁸ Whoever is not willing to carry the cross and follow me is not worthy of me. ³⁹ Those who try to hold on to their lives will give up true life. Those who give up their lives for me will hold on to true life. ⁴⁰ Whoever accepts you also accepts me, and whoever accepts me also accepts the One who sent me.