Clearly, not only was he about to sacrifice his life but he also expected that those who followed him would have to be ready to sacrifice their lives in God’s service.
(‏ مر ٨ :‏ ​ ٣٤ ،‏ ٣٥‏ )‏ اِسْتَخْدَمَ يَسُوعُ هُنَا كَلِمَةَ « نَفْسٌ » بِمَعْنَى « حَيَاةٌ » .‏