Luke 17:33

Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

People who try to save their lives will lose them, and those who lose their lives will save them.

Cross References

John 12:25

If you love your life, you will lose it. If you give it up in this world, you will be given eternal life.

Matthew 10:39

If you try to save your life, you will lose it. But if you give it up for me, you will surely find it.

Matthew 16:25

If you want to save your life, you will destroy it. But if you give up your life for me, you will find it.

Revelation 2:10

Don't worry about what you will suffer. The devil will throw some of you into jail, and you will be tested and made to suffer for ten days. But if you are faithful until you die, I will reward you with a glorious life.

Luke 17:34

On that night two people will be sleeping in the same bed, but only one will be taken. The other will be left.