Matthew 10:39

God's Word

The person who tries to preserve his life will lose it, but the person who loses his life for me will preserve it.

Cross References

Luke 17:33

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

Luke 9:24

Those who want to save their lives will lose them. But those who lose their lives for me will save them.

John 12:25

Those who love their lives will destroy them, and those who hate their lives in this world will guard them for everlasting life.

Revelation 2:10

Don’t be afraid of what you are going to suffer. The devil is going to throw some of you into prison so that you may be tested. Your suffering will go on for ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.