Seek Glory in God
Matthew 16:24
Then said Jesus to his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.


Seek honour in God. Do but change vainglory for eternal glory. That's a lawful seeking of self, when we seek it in God (John 5:44).

(T. Manton, D. D.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

WEB: 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.




Instances of Self-Denial Apart from Religious Motives
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