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I think it depends on, what Bible is used.
Mark 8:34
KJV: "And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him DENY HIMSELF, and take up his cross, and follow me. "
NLV: Jesus called the people and His followers to Him. He said to them, “If anyone wants to be My follower, he must GIVE UP HIMSELF and his own desires. He must take up his cross and follow Me.
For me "give up" is easier to understand how to follow than "deny".
Maybe someone has more to say to this difference in the Bible versions
Mark 8:34
KJV: "And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him DENY HIMSELF, and take up his cross, and follow me. "
NLV: Jesus called the people and His followers to Him. He said to them, “If anyone wants to be My follower, he must GIVE UP HIMSELF and his own desires. He must take up his cross and follow Me.
For me "give up" is easier to understand how to follow than "deny".
Maybe someone has more to say to this difference in the Bible versions