Matthew 10:39
The one having found his soul shall lose it; and the one losing his soul for my sake shall find it.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
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
38Whosoever does not take his cross and follow after me, is not worthy of me.
40The one receiving you will receive me, and the one receiving me will receive Him that sent me.
Cross References
Mark 8:35For whosoever may wish to save his soul shall lose it; and whosoever shall lose his soul for my sake and that of the gospel shall save it.
Luke 17:33Whosoever may seek to save his soul shall lose it: and whosoever shall lose it shall find it.
Philippians 1:20according to my earnest expectation and hope, that I shall be ashamed in nothing, but with all boldness, as always, even now Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life, or by death.
Revelation 2:10Fear not those things which you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to cast some of you into prison, that you may be tested; and you shall have tribulation ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you a 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 →