Matthew 16:24 – Then Jesus said toHisdisciples, If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, andtakeuphis cross, and follow Me.
We are Christ’s ministers for the good of his people, tofulfill the word of God(that is, fully to preach it), of which you will have the greater advantage. The more we fulfill our ministry, or fill up all the parts of it, the greater will be the benefit of the people; they will be the more filled with knowledge, and furnished for service.’ Matthew Henry.
