Matthew 10:38
and anyone who does not take up his cross and follow Me is not worthy of Me.
What it says
Anyone who does not take up the cross and follow Jesus is not worthy of him.
What it is doing
Cross-bearing marks true allegiance.
In context
34Do not assume that I have come to bring peace to the earth; I have not come to bring peace, but a sword. 35For I have come to turn 36A man’s enemies will be the members 37Anyone who loves his father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me; anyone who loves his son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me; 38and anyone who does not take up his cross and follow Me is not worthy of Me. 39Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.