“Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself…” – Matthew 16:24

“Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness….” – John 8:12

“My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand. My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater than all; and no one is able to snatch them out of My Father’s hand. I and My Father are one.” – Jesus John 10:27-30