Matthew 16:24

If, &c. Assuming such. case.

will. is willing (Indic), or desireth. Greek. thelo. All hinges on the will. Compare John 5:40.

come. to come.

take up. The "cross "was always borne by the one condemned.

cross. Greek. stauros. See App-162. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Adjunct), App-6, for the suffering associated with the burden.