John 12:25
The one loving his soul shall lose it; but the one that hateth his soul in this world will preserve it unto eternal life.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
In Context
Cross References
Matthew 10:39The one having found his soul shall lose it; and the one losing his soul for my sake shall find it.
Matthew 19:29And every one who has left houses, or brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, on account of my name, shall receive a hundred-fold, and inherit eternal life.
Luke 9:23And He spoke to all, If any one wishes to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.
Luke 17:33Whosoever may seek to save his soul shall lose it: and whosoever shall lose it shall find it.
Acts 21:13Then Paul responded and said, What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart? for I am ready not only to be bound, but to die 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 →