He said all this quite openly. And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. But turning and looking at his disciples, he rebuked Peter and said, "Get behind me, Satan! For you are setting your mind not on divine things but on human things."

Mark 8:32-33 NRSV

Mark 8:27-38

Mark 8:27-38

Cross My Heart

Deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow me

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