Read Full ChapterFor whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever will lose his life for my sake, the same will save it.
World English Bible (WEB)
For{G1063} whosoever{G3739}{G302} will{G2309}{(G5725)} save{G4982}{(G5658)} his{G846} life{G5590} shall lose{G622}{(G5692)} it{G846}: but{G1161} whosoever{G3739}{G302} will lose{G622}{(G5661)} his{G846} life{G5590} for my{G1700} sake{G1752}, the same{G3778} shall save{G4982}{(G5692)} it{G846}.
Strong's King James
(24) Because whoever wishes to save his life will lose it and whoever loses his life on account of Me, that one will save it.
The F.O.G
[24] Try to protect your life through selfishness and you'll lose it. Surrender your life to Me and you'll discover true life.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
for whoever may will to save his life, shall lose it, and whoever may lose his life for my sake, he shall save it;
Young's Literal Translation
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