In a discussion with his apostles and other disciples, he said: “If anyone wants to come after me, let him disown himself and pick up his torture stake and keep following me. ” ​ — Matt. 16: 24.
Ta ütles oma apostlitele ja teistele jüngritele: „Kui keegi tahab olla minu järelkäija, siis ta ärgu elagu iseendale, vaid kandku oma piinaposti ja käigu minu järel. ”