19 He who would follow me must give up all the cravings of the self and lose his life in saving life.
20 I come to save the lost, and man is saved when he is rescued from himself. But men are slow to comprehend this doctrine of the Christ.
21 And Peter said, I cannot speak for any other man, but for myself I speak: I will leave all and follow where you lead.
22 And then the others spoke and said, You have the words of truth; you came from God, and if we follow in your footsteps we cannot miss the way.
23 Then Jesus and the six disciples sat a long, long time in silent thought.
CHAPTER 67.
Jesus visits John at the Jordan. Delivers his first Christine address to the people. The address. He goes with his disciples to Bethany.
Now, on the morrow Jesus came again and stood with John beside the ford; and John prevailed on him to speak, and standing forth he said,
2 You men of Israel, hear! The kingdom is at hand.
3 Behold the great key-keeper of the age stands in your midst; and with the spirit of Elijah he has come.