Mark 8:34 NIV

1 Kings 14:8 niv
I tore the kingdom away from the house of David and gave it to you, but you have not been like my servant David, who kept my commands and followed me with all his heart, doing only what was right in my eyes.

Galatians 5:24 niv
Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.

John 10:27 niv
My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.

Luke 14:26-27 niv
“If anyone comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters—yes, even their own life—such a person cannot be my disciple. And whoever does not carry their cross and follow me cannot be my disciple.

Matthew 10:38 niv
Whoever does not take up their cross and follow me is not worthy of me.