What Does the Bible Say About Discipleship?

“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, just like I have loved you; that you also love one another.”

“Whoever doesn't bear his own cross, and come after me, can't be my disciple.”

“He called the multitude to himself with his disciples, and said to them, "Whoever wants to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.”

“teaching them to observe all things that I commanded you. Behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Amen.”

“Go, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,”

“Jesus said to him, "If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have, and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me."”

“Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.”

“He said to them, "Come after me, and I will make you fishers for men."”

“When Jesus heard these things, he said to him, "You still lack one thing. Sell all that you have, and distribute it to the poor. You will have treasure in heaven. Come, follow me."”

“If you love me, keep my commandments.”

“He said to all, "If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.”

“By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another."”

“I beg you therefore, be imitators of me.”