cross
stauros is the execution structure associated with Jesus’ death, disciples’ self-denial, and proclamation about Christ.
The term most often identifies the physical execution structure in scenes of carrying it, being on it, or coming down from it. Other occurrences use it in calls to follow Jesus or in statements about Christ’s death, reconciliation, preaching, opposition, and boasting.
Senses in use
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Physical structure in execution scenes · dominant
In John 19:17 the accusative singular form occurs as Jesus carries it to the place called Skull; John 19:19 places Pilate’s title on it, and John 19:25 locates women beside it. In Mark 15:30 and Matthew 27:40, the APB renders opponents’ demand to “come down from the cross,” while Luke 23:26 and Matthew 27:32 describe Simon being made to carry it.
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Christ’s death in proclamation and reconciliation · common
Genitive and dative forms occur in clauses concerning “the cross of Christ” or Christ’s death: 1 Corinthians 1:18 speaks of the word associated with it, Colossians 1:20 connects peace with its blood, and Ephesians 2:16 connects reconciliation to it. Galatians 5:11, Galatians 6:14, and Philippians 3:18 likewise place it in statements about persecution, boasting, and enemies.
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What a follower takes up · occasional
In Matthew 16:24, Mark 8:34, Luke 9:23, and Luke 14:27, the accusative singular form appears with denying oneself, taking it up or carrying it, and following Jesus. The APB presents this as each prospective disciple’s own cross rather than as a scene at the execution site.
In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB regularly uses “cross” in execution scenes, in discipleship commands, and in clauses about Christ’s death and its consequences. Because it is a whole-verse translation, these English instances confirm the clause-level presentation without establishing every individual correspondence.