John 12:25
He who loves his life loses it; while he who hates his life in the present world shall preserve it for Immortal Life.
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Matthew 10:39He who has found his life will lose it, while he who, for my sake, has lost his life shall find it.
Matthew 19:29Every one who has left houses, or brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother, or children, or land, on account of my Name, will receive many times as much, and will ‘gain Immortal Life.’
Luke 9:23And to all present he said: “If any man wishes to walk in my steps, let him renounce self, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.
Luke 17:33Whoever is eager to get the most out of his life will lose it; but whoever will lose it shall preserve it.
Acts 21:13It was then that Paul made the reply: “Why are you weeping and breaking my heart like this? For my part, I am ready not only to be bound, but even to suffer death 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 →