Matthew 16:25

For whosoever is desirous to preserve his life, shall lose it; but whosoever would lose his life for my sake, shall find it.

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

In The King James Version

For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.

In Context

24Then said Jesus to his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

26For what would a man be advantaged, though he could gain the whole world, if he should suffer the loss of his soul? or what will a man give as the ransom for his soul?

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Cross References

Mark 8:35For whosoever would preserve his life shall lose it; but whosoever would lose his life for my sake and the Gospel, he shall preserve it.

John 12:25He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world, shall preserve it to life eternal.

Revelation 12:11And they have vanquished him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto death.

Matthew Henry on Matthew 16:25-28

The Value of the Soul. 24 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. 25 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it. 26 For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? 27 For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man… Read the whole commentary →

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