Then said Jesus] Mark 8:34. Upon occasion of Peters failing, he tells them, that not onely he himself must suffer, but all his also. unto his disciples] He called the people also to hear it, Mark 8:34. for it concerned them likewise. will come after me] Will follow me as a disciple, Luke 14. 26. and 22. 39. or, desires to come to heaven, whither I am going. let him deny himself] Gr. utterly deny himself. See chap. 6. 2. Let him do as those that desert a partie that they have stuck close to before, 2 Timothy 3:5. Titus 1:16. Hebrews 11:24. 2 Peter 2:1. Jude verse 4. Christ speaks after the manner of men, who think so of those who are not regardfull of their gain, ease, and other commodities and comforts of this life, and life it self. He means, that we should set aside all worldly respects, so far forth as they may impeach or hinder us in the ways of God and Christ. take up] Not bear with grumbling, when it is laid on him, but willingly, as he that takes up a burden readily, when he is commanded. his crosse] That portion of affliction which God hath appointed for him, and calleth him to suffer, chap. 10. 38. and follow me] When he hath resolved to do these things, then he is fit to be one of my train. Or, it is not sufficient that he deny his own will, and suffer for me, unlesse he also imitate me in pietie, and all holy conversation, chap. 11. 29. 1 Corinthians 11:1. Ephesians 5:2. Or, let him not think much to deny himself and suffer, for I have done it before him, chap. 10. 24, 25. Or, so let him make account to come after me to glory, Luke 24:26. Acts 14:21-22. Hebrews 13:12-13.