Matthew 10:39
If you try to save your life, you will lose it, but if you lose your life because of me you will save it.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.
In Context
38If you don't pick up your cross and follow me you don't deserve to be mine.
40Those who welcome you welcome me, and those who welcome me welcome the one that sent me.
Cross References
Mark 8:35If you want to save your life you will lose it, but if you lose your life because of me and the good news you will save it.
Luke 17:33If you try to hold on to your life you'll lose it; but if you lose your life you'll save it.
Philippians 1:20For it's my strongest hope and expectation not to do anything of which I would be ashamed. Instead it's my bold hope, as always, that even now Christ will be greatly honored through me, whether I live or die.
Revelation 2:10Don't be afraid about what you are going to suffer. Yes, the devil will throw some of you into prison to test you, and you will suffer persecution for ten days. Just remain faithful, even if it means death, and I will give you the crown of life!
Matthew Henry on Matthew 10:17-42
Instructions to the Apostles. 16 Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. 17 But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues; 18 And ye shall be brought before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles. 19 But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what ye shall speak.… Read the whole commentary →