³⁸ Whoever does not take up their cross and follow me is not worthy of me.^{(A) 39} Whoever finds their life will lose it, and whoever loses their life for my sake will find it.^(B)

²⁷ And whoever does not carry their cross and follow me cannot be my disciple.^(A)

³¹ I face death every day^(A)—yes, just as surely as I boast about you in Christ Jesus our Lord.