John 12:25
He that loveth his life, loseth it; but, he that hateth his life, in this world, unto life age-abiding, shall guard it.
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Genesis 29:30So he went in, unto Rachel also, and loved, Rachel also, more than Leah,—and he served with him, yet seven years more.
Matthew 10:39He that hath found his life, shall lose it,—and, he that hath lost his life, for my sake, shall find it.
Matthew 19:29And, whosoever left houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or children, or lands, for sake of my name, manifold, shall receive, and life, age-abiding, shall inherit.
Luke 9:23And he was saying, unto all—If any one intendeth after me to come, Let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily,—and be following me.
Luke 17:33But, whosoever shall lose it, shall give it a living birth.
Acts 21:13Then, answered Paul—What are ye doing, weeping and breaking my heart? For, I, not only to be bound, but to die in Jerusalem, am ready, in behalf of 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 →