Luke 17:33

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

Whoever tries to keep his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life will preserve it.

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Referenced Verses

  • Matt 10:39 : 39 Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life because of me will find it.
  • John 12:25 : 25 The one who loves his life destroys it, and the one who hates his life in this world guards it for eternal life.
  • Mark 8:35-37 : 35 For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life because of me and because of the gospel will save it. 36 For what benefit is it for a person to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his life? 37 What can a person give in exchange for his life?
  • Luke 9:24-25 : 24 For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life because of me will save it. 25 For what does it benefit a person if he gains the whole world but loses or forfeits himself?
  • Matt 16:25 : 25 For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life because of me will find it.
  • Rev 2:10 : 10 Do not be afraid of the things you are about to suffer. The devil is about to have some of you thrown into prison so you may be tested, and you will experience suffering for ten days. Remain faithful even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown that is life itself.

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  • Mark 8:35-37
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    30It will be the same on the day the Son of Man is revealed.

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