Luke 17:33

Whosoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and whosoever shall lose his life shall preserve it.

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Other Translations for Luke 17:33

BSB
Whoever tries to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life will preserve it.
AKJV
Whoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and whoever shall lose his life shall preserve it.
CPDV
Whoever has sought to save his life, will lose it; and whoever has lost it, will bring it back to life.
ERV
Whosoever shall seek to gain his life shall lose it: but whosoever shall lose his life shall preserve it.
NHEB
Whoever seeks to keep his life will lose it, but whoever loses it will preserve it.
SMT
Whoever should seek to save his life shall lose it; and whoever shall lose it, shall preserve it alive.

Commentary for Luke 17:33

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Luke 17:33
Summary
Self-preservation leads to ultimate ruin
Event
Teaching on losing life
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching