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Scripture: Matthew 16:24-25Clear all

Matthew 16:24-25

²⁴Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If any man desires to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

²⁵For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, and whoever will lose his life for my sake will find it.

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