Matthew 10:39

Good News Translation (US Version)

Those who try to gain their own life will lose it; but those who lose their life for my sake will gain it.

Cross References

John 12:25

Those who love their own life will lose it; those who hate their own life in this world will keep it for life eternal.

Luke 17:33

Those who try to save their own life will lose it; those who lose their life will save it.

Luke 9:24

For if you want to save your own life, you will lose it, but if you lose your life for my sake, you will save it.

Revelation 2:10

Don't be afraid of anything you are about to suffer. Listen! The Devil will put you to the test by having some of you thrown into prison, and your troubles will last ten days. Be faithful to me, even if it means death, and I will give you life as your prize of victory.