John 12:25
He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world, shall preserve it to life eternal.
Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament
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Matthew 10:39He that preserveth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall preserve it.
Matthew 19:29And every one who hath left family, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name sake, shall receive an hundred fold, and shall inherit life eternal.
Luke 9:23And he said unto them, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.
Luke 17:33Whosoever seeketh to preserve his life shall lose it; and whosoever would lose it, shall preserve it.
Acts 21:13But Paul replied, Why do ye thus―weeping and breaking my heart? for I am ready not only to be bound, but 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 →