nsb Matthew:16:21-28
nsb@Matthew:16:21 @ From that time forward Jesus made it clear to his disciples how he would have to go to Jerusalem. He told them he would undergo much at the hands of the authorities, including the chief priests and scribes. He let them know he would be put to death. The third day he would come back from the dead.
nsb@Matthew:16:22 @ Peter protested and rebuked Jesus. He said: »Do not think of that, Lord; it will never happen to you.«
nsb@Matthew:16:23 @ He turned to Peter and said: »Get behind me, Satan. You are a stumbling block to me. You think the things of men, not of God.«
nsb@Matthew:16:24 @ Then Jesus told his disciples: »If any man wants to follow me, let him deny himself, and take up his stake and follow me.
nsb@Matthew:16:25 @ »He who wants to save his life will lose it. He who is willing to lose his life for my sake will find it.
nsb@Matthew:16:26 @ »What will a man profit, if he gains the whole world, and gives up his life? What will a man give in exchange for his life?
nsb@Matthew:16:27 @ »The Son of man will come in the glory of his Father with his angels. He will then reward each man according to his deeds.
nsb@Matthew:16:28 @ »I tell you truly, there are some that stand here who will not experience death till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom.«