Luke 9:24

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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

Cross References

Ecclesiastes 3:6

There is a time for finding and losing, keeping and giving,

Matthew 10:39

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

Luke 17:33

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

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.

Hebrews 11:35

Some women received their loved ones back from death. Many of these people were tortured, but they refused to be released. They were sure that they would get a better reward when the dead are raised to life.

Revelation 12:11

Our people defeated Satan because of the blood of the Lamb and the message of God. They were willing to give up their lives.

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.