Matthew 10:39

New Century Version

Those who try to hold on to their lives will give up true life. Those who give up their lives for me will hold on to true life.

Cross References

Luke 17:33

Those who try to keep their lives will lose them. But those who give up their lives will save them.

Luke 9:24

Those who want to save their lives will give up true life. But those who give up their lives for me will have true life.

John 12:25

Those who love their lives will lose them, but those who hate their lives in this world will keep true life forever.

Revelation 2:10

Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you, and you will suffer for ten days. But be faithful, even if you have to die, and I will give you the crown of life.