Mark 8:35

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For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and for the gospel will save it.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For whoever wants to save his life will lose it; and whoever will lose his life for my sake and the sake of the Good News 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} shall lose{G622}{(G5661)} his{G846} life{G5590} for{G1752} my sake{G1700} and{G2532} the gospel's{G2098}, the same{G3778} shall save{G4982}{(G5692)} it{G846}.

Strong's King James

(35) Because whoever wishes to save his life loses it but whoever loses his life for My sake and the good news, saves it.

The F.O.G

Those who cling to their comfortable 'soulish' lives will ultimately lose them, but those who give up their lives for My sake and the Good News will discover Kingdom 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 and for the good news’ sake, he shall save it;

Young's Literal Translation

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Mark 8:35

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