John 12:25

25 "1He who loves his life loses it, and he who 2hates his life in this world will keep it to life eternal.

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John 12:25 In-Context

23 And Jesus answered them, saying, "The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified.
24 "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit.
25 "He who loves his life loses it, and he who hates his life in this world will keep it to life eternal.
26 "If anyone serves Me, he must follow Me; and where I am, there My servant will be also; if anyone serves Me, the Father will honor him.
27 "Now My soul has become troubled; and what shall I say, 'Father, save Me from this hour '? But for this purpose I came to this hour.

Cross References 2

  • 1. Matthew 10:39; Matthew 16:25; Mark 8:35; Luke 9:24; Luke 17:33
  • 2. Luke 14:26

Footnotes 2

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