Verse 24

For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever will lose his life for my sake, the same will save it.

Referenced Verses

• Luke 17:33 : 33 Whoever seeks to save his life loses it, but whoever loses his life preserves it.
• John 12:25 : 25 He who loves his life will lose it. He who hates his life in this world will keep it to eternal life.
• Acts 20:23-24 : 23 except that the Holy Spirit testifies in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions wait for me. 24 But these things don't count; nor do I hold my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to fully testify to the Good News of the grace of God.
• Heb 11:35 : 35 Women received their dead by resurrection. Others were tortured, not accepting their deliverance, that they might obtain a better resurrection.
• Rev 2:10 : 10 Don't be afraid of the things which you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested; and you will have oppression for ten days. Be faithful to death, and I will give you the crown of life.
• Rev 12:11 : 11 They overcame him because of the Lamb's blood, and because of the word of their testimony. They didn't love their life, even to death.