Matthew 10:37-39

New Century Version

³⁷ “Those who love their father or mother more than they love me are not worthy to be my followers. Those who love their son or daughter more than they love me are not worthy to be my followers. ³⁸ Whoever is not willing to carry the cross and follow me is not worthy of me. ³⁹ Those who try to hold on to their lives will give up true life. Those who give up their lives for me will hold on to true life.