Luke 9:23

“And he said to them all, etc.] Not only to all the disciples, but “to the multitude”, as the Arabic version renders it, who were now called unto him, with his disciples, as is clear from (<410834>Mark 8:34), any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me; the same is said here, as in (<401624>Matthew 16:24, <410834> Mark 8:34), only here the word, “daily”, is added; and which, though as Beza observes, is not in the Complutensian edition, nor in five ancient copies; yet is in others, and in the Vulgate Latin, and in all the Oriental versions; and to be retained, as having a very considerable emphasis in it; showing that afflictions, trials, and…”

“See the Matthew 16:13-27 notes; Mark 8:27-38 notes. Luke 9:20 The Christ of God - The “Anointed” of God. The “Messiah” appointed by God, and who had been long promised by him. See the notes at Matthew 1:1. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Let him deny himself, and take up his cross - The necessity of this duty has been shown in many places: the extent of it is specified here, daily - Therefore that day is lost wherein no cross is taken up. Luke 9:24”

“9:23-27 If any of you wants to be my follower: After predicting his own suffering and death, Jesus taught that all who follow him must also experience death to self. 9:23 take up your cross daily: This did not simply mean carrying a heavy burden, but suffering a violent death by crucifixion. Believers must be completely willing to die to themselves and to live for God, even at the cost of their lives.”

“If: Luk 14:26, Luk 14:27; Mat 10:38, Mat 10:39, Mat 16:22-25; Mar 8:34-38; Joh 12:25, Joh 12:26; Rom 8:13; Col 3:5; Ti2 3:12 deny: Tit 2:12 daily: Co1 15:30, Co1 15:31 Luke 9:24”