Matthew 13:21

13:21 But he has no root in himself and does not endure; when trouble or persecution comes because of the word, immediately he falls away.

Matthew 14:23

14:23 And after he sent the crowds away, he went up the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone.

Matthew 16:24

16:24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If anyone wants to become my follower, he must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.

Matthew 18:26

18:26 Then the slave threw himself to the ground before him, saying, ‘Be patient with me, and I will repay you everything.’

Matthew 27:42

27:42 “He saved others, but he cannot save himself! He is the king of Israel! If he comes down now from the cross, we will believe in him!