Torture Stake

= Torture Stake =
The rendering of the Greek word stau·rosʹ, meaning an upright stake or pole, such as the one on which Jesus was executed. There is no evidence that the Greek word meant a cross, such as the pagans used as a religious symbol for many centuries before Christ. “Torture stake” conveys the full intent of the original word, since the word stau·rosʹ is also used to indicate the torture, suffering, and shame that Jesus’ followers would face. (Mt 16:24; Heb 12:2)​—See Stake.
= Torture Stake (Discussion) =
After baptism, your life will not be problem free. In fact, Jesus made it clear that his disciples would carry a “torture stake.” Actually, they would do so “day after day.” (Read Luke 9:23.) Was Jesus saying that his followers would always be suffering? Not at all. He was simply emphasizing that in addition to the blessings they would experience, they would face challenges. Some of these challenges might even be painful.​—2 Tim. 3:12.
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