Matthew 10:39
He that would save his life shall lose it; and he, that loseth his life for my sake, shall find it.
1770 John Worsley 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
38and he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me.
40He that receiveth you, receiveth me: and he that receiveth me, receiveth Him that sent me.
Cross References
Mark 8:35for he that would save his life, shall lose it; but he that would lose his life for my sake and the gospel's, shall save it.
Luke 17:33and whosoever will venture his life, shall preserve it.
Philippians 1:20According to my earnest expectation and hope, that I shall be put to shame in nothing; but that with all freedom of speech, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death.
Revelation 2:10Fear none of the things which thou wilt suffer: behold the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall suffer affliction ten days. Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee 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 →