Mark
“And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.”
Mark 8:34
Mark 8:34 (KJV) speaks to discipleship, surrender to God, and obedience to calling — words set in Mark, the fast-moving Gospel of Jesus' works. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.”
Luke 9:23“For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel's, the same shall save it.”
Mark 8:35“For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it.”
Luke 9:24“But take diligent heed to do the commandment and the law, which Moses the servant of the LORD charged you, to love the LORD your God, and to walk in all his ways, and to keep his commandments, and to cleave unto him, and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul.”
Joshua 22:5“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:”
Matthew 28:19“Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator.”
1 Peter 4:19
Common questions
What does Mark 8:34 mean?
In the King James Version, Mark 8:34 reads: "And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me." The verse speaks to discipleship, surrender to God, and obedience to calling. To read it well, take it in the flow of Mark 8 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Mark 8:34 in the King James Version?
Yes. "And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me." is Mark 8:34 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Mark chapter 8.
What are some related Bible verses to Mark 8:34?
Verses that sit beside Mark 8:34 include Luke 9:23, Mark 8:35, and Luke 9:24. Reading them alongside Mark 8:34 deepens the theme of discipleship.
How can I pray with Mark 8:34?
Read Mark 8:34 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.