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carry his cross: This symbolizes rejecting personal desires. A criminal sentenced to crucifixion would carry the horizontal beam of the cross to the place where the authorities would kill them.
large crowds were traveling with Jesus: Jesus was very popular, but he was about to teach that the cost of following him was also very high.
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Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Crucifixion Gospel Luke, Gospel of
Topics
All Christians should be As Missionaries in Following Christ Being a Disciple Carrying the Cross Cross: Figurative Discipleship: Tests of Jesus Requires Self-Denial and |Crosses| Jesus, the Christ: Teaches the Multitude the Conditions of Discipleship (In Peraea) Pilgrims and Strangers: Saints are Called to Be Salvation: Conditions of Seekers: General Scriptures Concerning Self-Denial: General Scriptures Concerning Self-Denial: Necessary in Following Christ