John 12:25
He that loves his life shall lose it, and he that hates his life in this world shall keep it to life eternal.
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Genesis 29:30And he went in also to Rachel; and he loved also Rachel more than Leah. And he served with him yet seven other years.
Matthew 10:39He that finds his life shall lose it, and he who has lost his life for my sake shall find it.
Matthew 19:29And every one who has left houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, shall receive a hundredfold, and shall inherit life eternal.
Luke 9:23And he said to [them] all, If any one will come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me;
Luke 17:33Whosoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it, and whosoever shall lose it shall preserve it.
Acts 21:13But Paul answered, What do ye, weeping and breaking my heart? for *I* am ready not only to be bound, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.
Matthew Henry on John 12:21-27
Certain Greeks Desire to See Jesus; The Recompence of Christ's Servants. 20 And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast: 21 The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus. 22 Philip cometh and telleth Andrew: and again Andrew and Philip tell Jesus. 23 And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified. 24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into… Read the whole commentary →