37 "Those who love their father or mother more than me are not fit to be my disciples; those who love their son or daughter more than me are not fit to be my disciples. 38 Mt 16.24;Mk 8.34;Lk 9.23Those who do not take up their cross and follow in my steps are not fit to be my disciples. 39 Mt 16.25;Mk 8.35;Lk 9.24;17.33;Jn 12.25Those who try to gain their own life will lose it; but those who lose their life for my sake will gain it.