Matthew 10:39

New English Translation

Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life because of me will find it.

Cross References

Luke 17:33

Whoever tries to keep his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life will preserve it.

Luke 9:24

For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it.

John 12:25

The one who loves his life destroys it, and the one who hates his life in this world guards it for eternal life.

Revelation 2:10

Do not be afraid of the things you are about to suffer. The devil is about to have some of you thrown into prison so you may be tested, and you will experience suffering for ten days. Remain faithful even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown that is life itself.