John 12:25
Itself remaineth alone. But if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit. He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world, keepeth it unto life eternal.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
In Context
24Amen, amen I say to you, unless the grain of wheat falling into the ground die,
Cross References
Genesis 29:30And having at length obtained the marriage he wished for, he preferred the love of the latter before the former, and served with him other seven years.
Matthew 10:39He that findeth his life, shall lose it: and he that shall lose his life for me, shall find it.
Matthew 19:29And every one that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands for my name's sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall possess life everlasting.
Luke 9:23And he said to all: If any man 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 21:13Then Paul answered, and said: What do you mean weeping and afflicting my heart? For I am ready not only to be bound, but to die also in 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 →