John 12:25
He that loveth his life loseth it; and he that hateth his life in this world will keep it unto everlasting life.
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Matthew 10:39He that findeth his life will lose it; and he that loseth his life for my sake will find it.
Matthew 19:29And every one who hath left brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother, or children, or lands, or houses, for the sake of my name, will receive many fold more, and will inherit everlasting life.
Luke 9:23And he said to all, If any one chooseth to 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 will lose it; and whoever shall lose it will preserve it.
Acts 21:13Then answered Paul, What mean ye that ye weep, and 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 →