Holy BibleKing James Version

Matthew 10:39 KJV

He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.

Matthew 10:39, King James Version

In context

38 And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me.

39 He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.

40 He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.

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Cross-references

  • John 12:25 He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.
  • Mark 8:35 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel’s, the same shall save it.
  • Luke 17:33 Whosoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and whosoever shall lose his life shall preserve it.
  • Matthew 16:25 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.
  • Luke 9:24 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it.