John 12:25
He that loves his life shall lose it; and he that hates his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
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Matthew 10:39He that finds his life shall lose it; and he that loses his life for my sake shall find it.
Matthew 19:29And every one who forsook houses, or brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, shall receive manifold more, and shall inherit everlasting life.
Luke 9:23And he said to all: If any one will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.
Luke 17:33Whoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and whoever may lose his life shall preserve it.
Acts 21:13Then answered Paul: What mean ye, to weep and to break 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 →